Technical Bulletin - Wine Regulations
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Technical Bulletin - Wine Regulations

Wine Regulations

How to find the most current regulations for limits of volatile acidity, copper and total SO2 in wine.

TTB issued Federal Regulations
  • The code of federal regulations (CFR) is generally updated once per year.
  • Titles 17-27 are updated as of April 1 of the current year
  • TTB regulations for wines and distilled spirit fall under Title 27 Chapter 1

The following link connects to the TTB website:  http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_08/27cfrv1_08.html
  • The limits for volatile acidity measured as acetic acid are listed under
    • Part 4 Labeling and advertising of wine
    • SubPart 4.21, The Standards of Identity, Section (a) part (iv).
  • The limit for Total SO2 is listed under
    • Part 4 Labeling and advertising of wine
    • Subpart 4.22, Blends, Cellar Treatments, Alteration of Class or Type.
  • The limit for residual copper is listed under
    • Part 24, Wine
    • SubPart 24.246, Materials authorized for the treatment of wine and juice


Selected State Wine Standards

Washington State Wine Standards of Identity —

The Washington state standards of wine identity are located in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) under:

   Title 314:  Liquor Control Board
   Chapter 314-24:  Domestic Wineries and Domestic Distributors
   Section 314-24-003:  Standards of Identity for wine Subsection 2 (a)

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx

Oregon State Wine Standards of Identity —

The Oregon state wine standards of identity are located in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) under:

   Chapter 845:  Oregon Liquor Control Commission
   Division 10:  Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Importers
   Section 280:  Standards of Identity and Prohibited Practices Concerning Wine

http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_800/OAR_845/845_010.html

California State Wine Standards —

The California state wine standards of identity are located in the California Code of Regulations section 17001.

http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp

Click on the following links to get to section 17001

  • Title 17 - Public Health
  • Division 1 - State Department of Health Services
  • Chapter 5 - Sanitation (Environmental)
  • Subchapter 2 - Food and Drugs
  • Group 2 - Definitions and Standards
  • Article 14 - Wine Standards and Prohibited Practices