U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 5.0 - Scope.

This part sets forth requirements that apply to the labeling and packaging of distilled spirits in containers, including requirements for label approval and rules regarding mandatory, regulated, and prohibited labeling statements. This part also sets forth requirements that apply to the advertising of distilled spirits.

Subpart A [§ 5.1 - § 5.12] - Subpart A—General Provisions

Subpart B [§ 5.21 - § 5.30] - Subpart B—Certificates of Label Approval and Certificates of Exemption from Label Approval

Subpart C [§ 5.41 - § 5.44] - Subpart C—Alteration of Labels, Relabeling, and Adding Information to Containers

Subpart D [§ 5.51 - § 5.56] - Subpart D—Label Standards

Subpart E [§ 5.61 - § 5.74] - Subpart E—Mandatory Label Information

Subpart F [§ 5.81 - § 5.91] - Subpart F—Restricted Labeling Statements.

Subpart G [§ 5.101 - § 5.103] - Subpart G—Prohibited Labeling Practices

Subpart H [§ 5.121 - § 5.130] - Subpart H—Labeling Practices That Are Prohibited If They Are Misleading

Subpart I [§ 5.141 - § 5.166] - Subpart I—Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits

Subpart J [§ 5.191 - § 5.194] - Subpart J—Formulas

Subpart K [§ 5.201 - § 5.205] - Subpart K—Standards of Fill and Authorized Container Sizes.

Subpart L [§ 5.211 - § 5.212] - Subpart L [Reserved]

Subpart M [§ 5.221 - § 5.223] - Subpart M—Penalties and Compromise of Liability

Subpart N [§ 5.231 - § 5.236] - Subpart N—Advertising of Distilled Spirits

Subpart O [§ 5.241 - § 5.241] - Subpart O—Paperwork Reduction Act