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Which alcoholic beverages require formula approval?

Distilled Spirits

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If your product is not described in this tool or if you have any other questions, please contact ALFD’s Formulation help line at 866-927-2533, option 7, the Distilled Spirits labeling help line at 866-927-2533, option 4, or see https://www.ttb.gov/alfd/contact-information.
When applying for a TTB Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) or a Certificate of Exemption from Label Approval in COLAs Online or using TTB F 5100.31, always refer to the information in the Determination, Approval Provisions, and Labeling Instructions sections under the Results Tab of your approved formula in Formulas Online (FONL) or the information in your approved TTB F 5100.51 form to ensure that your labeling application reflects the correct class and type of your distilled spirits product.

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Last updated: October 6, 2025