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Labeling
Labels—which must be pre-approved by TTB—are an important source of information for consumers. This section provides resources intended to help take the mystery out of labeling regulations and procedures. For more specific commodity-related information, please visit the commodity tabs across the top of the TTB.gov homepage.
NEWS & EVENTS
Proposed "Middleburg Virginia" Viticultural Area Comment Period Reopened
We have reopened the comment period for the proposed "Middleburg Virginia" American viticultural area until February 27, 2012. To submit a comment electronically, use the Regulations.gov comment form for Notice No. 123. To submit comments by postal mail or hand delivery, see the instructions included within the notice. To view all documents and comments associated with this proposal, go to Docket No. TTB-2011-0009 on the Regulations.gov website. (01/17/12)
TTB Proposes Changes to Label Approval Form
We are revising TTB F 5100.31 in part to streamline the application and review process and to remove impediments without compromising our mandates under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. (01/09/12)
Important Information on Sending Mail to TTB Headquarters
Effective October 2011 our Headquarters Offices in Washington, DC, has a new address for receiving mail. If you are sending mail via the U.S. Postal Service or by courier service, you must use the proper address to ensure delivery. Please make note of this important information. (01/04/12)
T.D. TTB–100, Establishment of the Coombsville Viticultural Area.
This final rule establishes the 11,075-acre "Coombsville" viticultural area in southern Napa County, California. This new area is entirely within the Napa Valley and the North Coast viticultural areas. See Docket No. TTB-2011-0006 at Regulations.gov for this rulemaking’s complete history. (12/14/11)
T.D. TTB–99, Establishment of the Naches Heights Viticultural Area
This final rule establishes the 13,254-acre "Naches Heights" viticultural area in Yakima County, Washington. This new area is entirely within the Columbia Valley viticultural area. See Docket No. TTB-2011-0005 at Regulations.gov for this rulemaking’s complete history. (12/14/11)
T.D. TTB–98, Establishment of the Fort Ross-Seaview Viticultural Area
This final rule establishes the 27,500-arce "Fort Ross-Seaview" viticultural area in western Sonoma County, California. This new area is entirely within the existing Sonoma Coast and the North Coast viticultural areas. See Docket No. TTB-2011-0004 at Regulations.gov for this rulemaking’s complete history. (12/14/11)
Notice No. 125 Proposes the "Inwood Valley" Viticultural Area in California
In this notice, TTB proposes to establish the "Inwood Valley" American viticultural area in Shasta County, California. You may view this notice, the petition, and any comments received about this proposal on the Regulations.gov Web site within Docket No. TTB-2011-0011. Submit comments electronically using the Regulations.gov comment form for Notice No. 125, or see instructions within the notice for postal mail or hand delivery submissions. Comments are due on or before February 3, 2012. (12/05/11)
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Labeling Resources
General Resources | Mandatory Labeling Requirements | COLAs Guidance | Marketing-based Sampling Program Results | Daily Averages for Processing Label Applications
General Resources
- Personalized Labels - TTB provides the beverage alcohol industry with clear guidance on our long standing policies as it relates to personalized labeling.
- What You Should Know About Labeling – These TTB brochures provide explanations of the information that must be provided to the public on the following labels:
- Laws and Regulations – TTB’s labeling laws and regulations.
- Rulings – TTB’s labeling rulings.
- Industry Circulars – Keep up-to-date with information concerning TTB-regulated industry.
- Procedures – Formal instructions to the industry that supplement TTB labeling regulations.
- U.S. Appellations of Origin – Learn all about appellations of origin—approved U.S. viticultural areas as identified in 27 CFR part 9—at TTB’s “U.S. Appellations of Origins” page. Learn about foreign appellations of origin, as well.
- Labels with Organic Claims – TTB provides you with the most up-to-date information for the production, handling, processing, labeling, and marketing of products labeled with organic claims.
- Labeling Fact Review Methods – TTB periodically reviews labeling and advertising claims by taking samples of alcohol beverage products for validation purposes. TTB’s “Alcohol Fact Labeling Methods” page provides details on this process.
- Pre-COLA Evaluation – For many alcohol beverage products, TTB requires a product evaluation to determine whether a proposed label identifies the product in an adequate and non-misleading way. Visit TTB’s “Formulation” pages to learn more.
Mandatory Labeling Requirements
COLAs Guidance
Marketing-based Sampling Program Results
Daily Averages for Processing Electronic Label Applications
