November 19, 2010
Greetings! We hope you are having an affirming and effective week! This edition includes our Ruling 2010-6 authorizing substitute denaturants, information on the use of specialized farming terms on alcohol beverage labels, and assistance on export certificates. It also includes a link to yesterday's Special Edition TTB Newsletter.
In the TTB Newsletter, we compile the top TTB news of the week and other helpful information about the Bureau and the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations we enforce. Please send any questions and/or comments to Executive Liaison for Industry Matters (IndustryLiaison@ttb.gov) and/or (StateLiaison@ttb.gov). |
 |
TTB SPECIAL EDITION NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 18, 2010
In case you missed it, read yesterday's Special Edition TTB Newsletter: TTB Issues Warning On The Sale Or Shipment Of Caffeinated Alcohol Beverages Determined By FDA To Be Adulterated
TTB RULING 2010-6 AUTHORIZES SUBSTITUTE DENATURANTS
TTB authorizes alkylate, ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE), high octane denaturant blend, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), naphtha, natural gasoline, raffinate, and toluene as substitute denaturants for making CDA 20 and as materials to render fuel alcohol unfit for beverage use in order to make fuel alcohol.
TTB Ruling 2010-6 Authorizes Substitute Denaturants
AM I PERMITTED TO LABEL MY ALCOHOL BEVERAGE WITH A SPECIALIZED FARMING TERM TO SHOW MY COMPLIANCE WITH OR CONCERN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AND MOVEMENTS?
A description of specialized farming practices generally may appear on alcohol beverage labels as additional information provided it is truthful, accurate, specific, and does not conflict with, or in any manner qualify, mandatory labeling information. However, due to the constantly evolving nature of this field, TTB reserves the right to request clarification and documented verification of any graphics, seals, logos, definitions or language appearing on labels. For instance, any label specifically stating that the producer is certified by an agricultural organization must have documented proof.
Terms that refer to the environmental impact of the process and packaging rather than the product itself are usually acceptable. These words and phrases may not modify mandatory information on brand labels, but might appear as additional information after review on a case-by-case basis.
For more information on labeling alcohol beverages visit TTB.gov's Labeling Page.
EXPORT CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY TTB
We provide assistance to industry members seeking to export their products by providing various export certificates or documents that are often required in order to be imported into a foreign market. These are known by different names, including (but not limited to):
- Certificate of Free Sale
- Certificate of Origin and/or Age
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Sanitary Statement/Certificate
- Manufacturing Process
Certification requests should be mailed to the address below:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
International Trade Division
Attn: Export Certificate Program
1310 G St. NW, Suite 400W
Washington, DC 20220
In order to avoid delays, we recommend that industry members submit requests using a commercial carrier with overnight delivery. Similarly, to expedite the return of approved Certificates, please include a prepared overnight bill from the commercial carrier of your choice including your own billing/account information. Otherwise, the certificate will be returned via regular mail.
Requests for Certificates of Authenticity and Certificates of Origin/Age only may be emailed to ExportCertificates@ttb.gov
For more information regarding the export certificate program, please visit the Export Documents/Certificates section of TTB.gov. Any questions on the issuance of export certificates may be directed to ITD at (202) 453-2260, or by e-mail at ExportCertificates@ttb.gov.