27 C.F.R. § 5.55

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 5.55 - Language requirements
(a)General. Mandatory information must appear in the English language, with the exception of the brand name and except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.
(b)Foreign languages. Additional statements in a foreign language, including translations of mandatory information that appears elsewhere in English on the label, are allowed on labels and containers as long as they do not in any way conflict with, or contradict, the requirements of this part.
(c)Distilled spirits for consumption in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Mandatory information may be stated solely in the Spanish language on labels of distilled spirits bottled for consumption within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

27 C.F.R. §5.55

T.D. ATF-66, 45 FR 40550, 6/13/1980, as amended by T.D. ATF-94, 46 FR 55097, 11/6/1981; T.D. ATF-242, 51 FR 39525, 10/29/1986; T.D. ATF-406, 64 FR 2129, 1/13/1999; 87 FR 7579, 3/11/2022