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Code of Federal Regulations Title 27. Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms § 27.26.221 Formulas for articles, eligible articles and products manufactured with denatured spirits

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Formulas for articles and eligible articles. Formulas for articles made with distilled spirits must show the quantity and proof of the distilled spirits used, and the percentage of alcohol by volume contained in the finished product. Formulas for articles made with beer or wine must show the kind and quantity thereof (liquid measure), and the percent of alcohol by volume of such beer or wine. Formulas and samples for eligible articles are required in accordance with Subpart F of Part 17 of this chapter.

(b) Formulas for products manufactured with denatured spirits. Products manufactured with denatured spirits shall be manufactured in accordance with the formula requirements of Part 20 of this chapter for similar products made in the United States.

(1) Products may be made with completely denatured alcohol for sale under brand names under Part 20 of this chapter without obtaining an approved formula. If ingredients are added in sufficient quantities to materially change the composition and character of the completely denatured alcohol, the product is not classified as completely denatured alcohol and may not be marked, branded, or sold as completely denatured alcohol.

(2) Products made with specially denatured spirits shall be made in accordance with (i) a general-use formula approved as provided in Part 20 of this chapter, or (ii) an approved formula on Form 5150.19, or previously approved on TTB Form 1479–A or 27–B Supplemental.

(c) Formulas required. Formulas required by this section shall be submitted on Form 5150.19, except that formulas for eligible articles shall be submitted on Form 5154.1 (formerly 1678). Formulas shall be submitted in accordance with § 26.224. Any formula for an eligible article approved on Form 5150.19 prior to October 23, 1986, shall continue to be valid until revoked or voluntarily surrendered. Any person holding such a formula is not required to submit a new formula.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1512–0494)

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