Alcohol Fact Labeling Methods

Methods Used to Validate Calorie, Fat, Carbohydrate, and Protein Content Statements on Alcohol Beverage Labels and Advertisements

TTB periodically reviews labeling and advertising claims by taking samples of alcohol beverage products for validation purposes. To validate these claims, we use the AOAC and TTB methods referenced in the table below. These methods of analysis meet the definitions referenced in Section III of TTB Procedure 2004-1. We consider your advertising and labeling claims acceptable if, when we evaluate your product using these methods, we find that they fall within the tolerance levels specified in Section V of that procedure.

Please note: As technology evolves and/or matrices change, we will update these methods. Please check this Web site for the most current version of TTB's Official Methods.

Please Note:

(1) Copies of AOAC methods are available from AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 481 North Frederick Ave., Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (or visit http://www.aoac.org), or may be inspected at the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration. For information on the availability of these methods, call the Federal Register at 202–741–6030.

(2) You may obtain copies of TTB Official Methods via the hyperlinks in the above table, or by sending a written request to TTB's Scientific Services Division, 6000 Ammendale Road, Ammendale, MD 20705, or by e-mail at laboratory@ttb.gov.