Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms last revised: Oct 16, 2024
§ 7.55 - 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) Malt beverages for consumption in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Mandatory information may be stated solely in the Spanish language on labels of malt beverages bottled for consumption within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

authority: 27 U.S.C. 205 and 207
source: T.D. TTB-176, 87 FR 7605, Feb. 9, 2022, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 27 CFR 7.55