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TREAS/TTB RIN: 1513-AB79 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Disclosure of Cochineal Extract and Carmine in the Labeling of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages 
Abstract: TTB is proposing to revise its regulations to require the disclosure of the presence of cochineal extract and carmine on the labels of all alcohol beverage products. This proposed rule responds to a recent Final Rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration as well as reports of severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, to cochineal extract and carmine-containing foods. This proposal would allow consumers who are allergic to cochineal extract and carmine to identify and thus avoid alcohol beverage products that contain these color additives. 
Agency: Department of the Treasury(TREAS)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 27 CFR 4 and 5    27 CFR 7   
Legal Authority: 27 USC 205   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/03/2010  75 FR 67669   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/03/2011    
NPRM Comment Period Extended  12/29/2010  75 FR 81949   
NPRM Extended Comment Period End  03/04/2011    
Final Rule  01/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Lisa M. Gesser
Program Manager
Department of the Treasury
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
P.O. Box 128,
Morganza, MD 20660
Phone:202 453-1039
Fax:301 290-1463
Email: lisa.gesser@ttb.gov