# Disclosure of Cochineal Extract and Carmine in the Labeling of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages
> **TTB** · Final rule; Treasury decision. · Published 2012-04-16 · Effective 2012-05-16 · 77 FR 22485
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-9101
- **Category:** tobacco-ttb
- **Sub-agency:** TTB
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 22485
- **CFR reference:** 27 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 2012-04-16
- **Effective date:** 2012-05-16
- **Treasury docket:** Docket No. TTB-2010-0008
## Abstract

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is revising its regulations to require the disclosure of the presence of cochineal extract and carmine on the labels of any alcohol beverage product containing one or both of these color additives. This rule responds to a final rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration. Consumers who are allergic to cochineal extract or carmine will now be able to identify and thus avoid alcohol beverage products that contain these color additives.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/16/2012-9101/disclosure-of-cochineal-extract-and-carmine-in-the-labeling-of-wines-distilled-spirits-and-malt)
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