This table details alcohol beverage labeling requirements in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. Details on the requirements for health warnings to be included on beverage labels are available in the Health Warning Requirements table.
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| Country/Territory | Authorities and regulations | Required health warning | Volume and alcohol content | Ingredients and contents | Origin and retail information | Presentation requirements |
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| Antigua and Barbuda | CARICOM regulations apply. Antigua and Barbuda Bureau of Standards Labeling of Pre-packaged Foods Labeling of Commodities Part 1: General Principles Labeling of Commodities Part 2: Labeling of Pre-Packaged Goods Labeling of Commodities Part 5: Labeling of Brewery Products West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Argentina | MERCOSUR regulations apply. Law no. 24.788 of 5 March 1997: National Law on the Prevention of Alcoholism, Art 5 National Institute of Viticulture Resolutions C. 24/97 and 26/2022 |
yes | MERCOSUR regulations apply | MERCOSUR regulations apply | MERCOSUR regulations apply | |
| Armenia | Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulation TR-EAEU 047/2018 "On the safety of alcohol beverages" planned entry into force on 1 January 2027. (check status); this technical regulation is common to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russian Federation. Eurasian Customs Union Technical Regulation 022/2011 Food products labeling Law on Food Safety |
yes | Alcohol by volume (expressed as minimal content for beer) Net content |
Ingredients list, unless there is another requirement prescribed Statement or symbol indicating genetically modified ingredients if applicable Allergens Nutrient value indicators |
Name of beverage Type of beverage Batch identification Name and address of manufacturer or importer Country of origin For wine, data of harvest, geographical indication label, name of the grape variety, sugar content, information about the aromatic grape variety, age or traditional designations expressing it. If wine is made in Armenia, label with "Produced in Armenia" and place of bottling label. Date of manufacture Date of expiry Storage instructions and instructions for use if any Reference to food safety compliance certificate |
Labels shall be both in Russian and in the state language(s) of the Customs Union Member State; information pertaining to the name of location of foreign manufacturers may be in the state language (languages) of the country of the manufacturer's location provided the name of the country is indicated in Russian. |
| Australia | Australia-New Zealand Food Standards Code Part 2.7 |
yes | Declaration of alcohol by volume: - If over 1.15% alcohol, this should be expressed in mL/100mL or X% alcohol by volume - If content is between 0.5 and 1.15%, label should state "contains not more than X% alcohol by volume" - Labeling must be accurate to within 0.3% for beer; 1.5% for wine; and 0.5% for spirits Number of standard drinks per container: - One standard drink is the amount of the beverage that contains 10 grams ethanol, measured at 20˚C. If container holds fewer than 10 standard drinks, this estimate should be accurate to one decimal place; above 10 drinks, accurate to the nearest whole number. |
Ingredient listing is only required for products not standardized in Standards 2.7.2 to 2.7.5 of the Australia-New Zealand Food Standards Code Alcohol beverages in the categories beer, wine, fruit wine, and spirits are exempt from including nutrition information panels, ingredient lists, and percentage labeling of characterizing ingredient. - Allergens: The new general food labeling provisions of the Food Standards (Volume Two) require a new mandatory declaration of certain allergenic substances. Additives and processing aids containing eggs or egg products, casein and potassium caseinate, milk or milk products, fish or fish products, nuts, added sulphites in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more, and some other substances must be declared if any traces could remain in the final product (see Allergen Labeling, Mandatory Declaration). - Additives: Permitted additives and processing aids for wine, sparkling wine and fortified wine are prescribed by Standard 4.5.1. Any additives not listed in the Table to Clause 3 of Standard 4.5.1 are illegal to use in Australia. Caution: Where there is no added sulphur dioxide, care must be taken in any claim that the wine is "sulphur- or preservative-free," as sulphur dioxide can be produced by yeast. "Preservative-free" should only be claimed if there is less than 10mg/L of total sulphur dioxide in the wine. |
Name of product Lot identification Name and address of supplier Wine: Country of origin Date marking, if shelf life is less than two years Directions for use and storage |
The label must be in English; If a language other than English is also used, the information must not negate or contradict the information in English |
| Austria | European Union Regulations Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW) Economic Chambers, Food labeling |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. Wine: amount of sugar and alcohol indicated as dry, semi-dry, sweet, or semi-sweet |
EU Regulations apply. | |
| Bahamas | CARICOM regulations Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Barbados | CARICOM regulations Barbados National Standards Institution West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Belarus | Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulation TR-EAEU 047/2018 "On the safety of alcohol beverages" planned entry into force on 1 January 2027 (check status); this technical regulation is common to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russian Federation. Eurasian Customs Union Technical Regulation 022/2011 Food products labeling |
yes | Alcohol by volume Net content |
Ingredients list Statement or symbol indicating genetically modified ingredients if applicable |
Name of beverage Type of beverage Name and address of manufacturer or importer Date of manufacture Date of expiry Storage instructions and instructions for use if any |
Labels shall be both in Russian and in the state language(s) of the Customs Union Member State; information pertaining to the name of location of foreign manufacturers may be in the state language (languages) of the country of the manufacturer's location provided the name of the country is indicated in Russian. |
| Belgium | European Union regulations Belgian Federal Public Service Health, What must and what may be found on labels? |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Belize | CARICOM regulations apply. West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Food Safety Agency, Regulations on the provision of consumer information on foods, Official Gazette 68/2013 See also: Regulations on beer, Official Gazette 77/2010 Regulations on spirit beverages and alcohol beverages, Official Gazette 87/2008 Regulations on the quality of fruit wines, Official Gazette 68/2014 |
no | Alcohol strength by % volume Net volume |
List of ingredients Nutritional value declaration Allergens: cereals containing gluten except when used in the production of alcohol distillates, fish except isinglass in beer and wine, shellfish, soy, milk except whey used in the production of alcohol distillates, nuts, sulfur dioxide and sulphites in concentration greater than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L Some beverages containing licorice must bear the label “Contains liquorice - people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption” |
Name of beverage Name and address of manufacturer Country of origin or place of origin Date of minimum duration or “use by” date; beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt Instructions for storage and use, if any |
The information shall be in one of the state official languages. |
| Botswana | Government of Botswana, Labeling of Prepackaged Foods Regulations 2003 | No | Net volume in metric units | List of ingredients Allergens: cereals containing gluten, crustacea, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy beans, milk, tree nuts, sulphite in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more. |
Name of beverage Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or supplier Country of origin Lot identification Date marking; beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt Sotrage instructions and instructions for use |
The information shall be in English or Setswana The information required on a label shall be in letters not less than 1 mm in height |
| Brazil | MERCOSUR regulations apply ANVISA (National Health Surveillance Agency) Resolution 259/02, Resolution 26/15, and RDC 136/17 Decree Nº6.871 of June 4, 2009 Regulation to Law No. 8,918 of July 14, 1994, on the standardization, classification, registration, inspection, production and inspection of beverages Law No. 7,678/88 |
yes, if above 13% ABV | MERCOSUR regulations apply Alcohol content Net volume (in metric units) |
MERCOSUR regulations apply List food additives Either "contains gluten" or "gluten free" |
MERCOSUR regulations apply Name of product Beverage type (e.g., wine or beer) Trademark Name and address of manufacturer or importer Company identification number Registration number of the product the importer with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Country of origin; "Made in Brazil" statement if applicable Wine: production designation per Law No. 7,678/88 Art 4 Date of production |
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| Bulgaria | European Union regulations Food Safety Agency, Ordinance on the labeling and presentation of food Law on Wine and Spirits 2012 |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. For sparkling wines - sugar content |
EU Regulations apply. Batch number accompanied by “L” Spirits: Producer registration identification number |
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| Canada | [may vary by province] Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Labeling Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages |
no / varies by jurisdiction |
Alcohol content by volume: All beverages of 1.1% ABV or above must declare the amount of alcohol contained in the product in both English and French. The alcohol content declaration must be shown as "X % alcohol by volume" or be abbreviated "X % alc./vol." [B.02.003]. Periods must follow both abbreviations Net quantities in metric units |
Division 2 of the FDR identifies drinks as having a standardized composition; standardized drinks are not required to list ingredients. Non-standardized drinks must list ingredients in descending order by weight proportion. Common names for alcohol beverages are defined under Division 2, B.02.001. Nutrition facts labeling is not required for products containing more than 0.5% ABV unless a nutritional claim or any claim referring to energy benefit is made by the product. The phrase "nutrition facts," if appearing on the label, also requires a Nutrition Facts label. Unstandardized beverages containing added sweeteners are required to carry the Nutrition Facts table and meet the labeling requirements for these artificial sweeteners. Sulphites present in wine at a level of 10ppm or more must be declared on the label in the ingredients list or in a separate "Contains" statement. On all wines dated 2012 and later allergen labeling is required if the protein from egg, milk, or fish allergen source is present in the finished product. The food allergens must be declared on an ingredient list or using a "Contains" statement. |
Name of product as defined under B.01.001 of the FDR Company name and address Country of origin Durable life date if shelf life is 90 days or less |
Labels must be in both official language(s) of the country - English and French All mandatory labeling information must be printed in font not less than 1.6 mm in height |
CARICOM |
CRS 5 (2010) Labeling of pre-packaged foods | no | Percentage by volume of alcohol shown on the main panel, followed by the words "alcohol by volume" or the abbreviation alc./vol. or % v/v Net content in metric units |
Name of product Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter, or vendor Country of origin Lot identification Instructions for use Date of minimum durability; wines and beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt |
Labels must be in the official language(s) of the country in which the product is being sold and shall be clear, prominent, indelible and readily legible by the consumer Letters and numbers printed in not less than 1.5 mm in height |
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| Chile | Law 18.455 Establishing Rules On Production, Manufacture And Sale Of Ethyl Alcohol, Alcohol Beverages And Vinegars, And Repealing Book I Of Law No. 17.105 and its Regulation Decree 78 of 1986 Law No 19.925 on the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol Beverages Art 40 bis |
yes (comes into effect 7 July 2024) | Alcohol content in Gay Lussac degrees Net volume |
Labels of premixed beverages must include a list of basic ingredients and coloring agents Alcohol beverages of 0.5%ABV or higher must indicate the energy value in kilocalories per 100 mL (comes into effect 7 July 2024) |
Name and description of product Name and address of bottler Country of origin if imported Name and address of importer if imported Date of expiry if containing egg or animal products Wine: Labels must describe the origin, variety of grape, and year of harvest: At least 75% of the grapes used to produce the wine must fit the description used; The expression "Estate Bottled" or similar expressions may be used when the wine comes from grapes grown on lands owned or rented by the vineyard and located in the same geographical area as the denomination of origin |
Labels must be in Spanish |
| China | GB 7718-2011 National Food Safety Standard - Standard for nutrition labeling of prepackaged foods GB 2758-2012 National Food Safety Standard - Fermented Alcohol Beverages additional beverage-specific standards may apply |
yes | Alcohol strength at 20°C, percentage pure alcohol in total volume or mass expressed as "Alcohol Strength X%" Net content |
List of ingredients in decreasing order, titled "raw materials" or "raw and auxiliary materials". It is recommended to identify allergens. Beverages of 0.5%ABV or higher are exempt from including nutrition information panels. If any nutrition information is included, the nutrition information panel is mandatory. |
Name of product Name and address of manufacturer and distributor Country of origin (Export product) Production license and product standard quality grade codes Date of packaging Storage Instructions Durability information; wine and other alcohol beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt Recommended: lot number, instructions for use |
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| Colombia | Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Decree 1686 of 9 August 2012 | yes | Alcohol strength in degrees or vol. % Net contents in metric units |
Expressions or images suggesting medicinal or nutritional properties are prohibited | Name and brand of product as registered with INVIMA Name and address of producer or packer Name and address of importer, if imported INVIMA Register number Date of expiry for beer and non-wine specialty beverages “Made in Colombia” or “Colombian Industry” if produced locally from local raw materials “Packaged in Colombia” if produced locally from imported raw materials |
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COMIECO |
Resolution No 332-2013 (COMIECO-LXVI) Central American Technical Regulations, Alcohol Beverages Labeling Requirements | yes | Alcohol strength in % Alc./vol. or ⁰ G.L. Net contents in metric units |
List of ingredients in decreasing order unless the product is made from a single ingredient Additives Statements attributing preventive or curative properties to the product are prohibited |
Name of product Name and address of manufacturer, packer, or distributor Name and address of importer or distributor if imported Sanitary registry number Lot identification Date of expiry; beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt unless they contain milk products Country of origin |
Labels must be printed in Spanish in letters no smaller than 1 mm in height |
| Costa Rica | COMIECO regulations apply. N°38413-COMEX-MEIC-S |
yes | COMIECO regulations apply. | COMIECO regulations apply. | COMIECO regulations apply. | |
| Croatia | European Union regulations Croatian Food Authority (HAH), Beverage regulations webpage |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Cuba | Cuban Technical Standards Sanitary Food Registration,Cosmetics, Toys and Other Products of Health Interest: Regulations and Indicators |
no | Alcohol grade Net Contents (vol.) |
List of ingredients in descending order by weight, except for single-ingredient products |
Name of product Registered trademark Name and address of producer or distributor Country of origin Lot identification Storage and use instructions if any Date of production Date of expiry, except wines and other beverages of 10%ABV or above Wines: Designation origin, if applicable |
Clearly legible font, unobscured by other packaging |
| Cyprus | European Union Regulations Ministry of Health, Law on Food (Control and Sale) |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Czech Republic | European Union regulations Ministry of Agriculture, Food Production Department Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority |
no | EU Regulations apply. For wine that is more than 3 years old, the indicated alcohol by volume percentage should not vary by greater than 0.8%. |
EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Denmark | European Union Regulations Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) Danish Directorate for Food, Fisheries and Agribusiness (Direktoratet for Fødevare Erhverv) |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Dominica | CARICOM regulations West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) Dominica Bureau of Standards Labeling of Commodities Part 1: General Principles for Labeling of Goods DNS 2: Part 1: 2002 Labeling of Commodities Part 2: Specification for the Labeling of Prepackaged Goods DNS 2: Part 2: 2002 Labeling of Commodities Part 3: Specification for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods DNS 2: Part 3: 2002 ICS: 67.230 Labeling of Commodities - Specification for the Labeling of Brewery Products (Beer, Stout, Brandy, Malt) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Dominican Republic | West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) Dominican Quality Institute (INDOCAL) Standard No. 53 (4th edition 2014) Labeling of prepackaged foods Law No. 358-05 Protection of consumer rights |
yes | Net weight by volume | List of ingredients: in decreasing percentages of ingredient (if water is added, it must also be indicated in the list of ingredients); single-ingredient distilled beverages are exempt Food additives, if any |
Name of product Name and address of the producer, wholesaler, importer, exporter, or retailer Country of origin Lot identification Date of minimum durability and storage instructions if applicable |
The information must be in Spanish |
| Ecuador | National Standard INEN 1933-1994 Alcoholic beverages labeling requirements | yes | Alcohol strength in degrees Gay Lussac Net contents in metric units |
[n/a] | Brand of product Type of product Name and address of producer Name and address of importer if imported Country of origin if imported “Industria Ecuatoriana” if produced in Ecuador Lot identification |
Labels must be printed in Spanish |
| El Salvador | COMIECO regulations apply. Official Gazette 15 January 2014 |
yes | COMIECO regulations apply. | COMIECO regulations apply. | COMIECO regulations apply. | |
| Estonia | European Union regulations Regulation on the definition, description and presentation for sale of alcohol |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Ethiopia | Food, Medicine, Healthcare and Control Authority (FMHACA) Council of Ministers Regulation No 299/2013 Food and Medicine Administration Proclamation 1112/2019 |
yes | Alcohol content for all beverages of 1.2%ABV or greater Net volume |
List of ingredients (except for single ingredient foods) in descending order of weight Allergens Labels of items containing genetically modified products must include the following statement: ‘genetically modified food’ |
Name of beverage type Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or vendor Country of origin Code identifying producing factory and lot Production and expiration dates; beverages of 10%ABV or greater are exempt from expiration date requirement Instructions for use if needed |
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Eurasian Economic Union |
Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulation TR-EAEU 047/2018 "On the safety of alcohol beverages" planned entry into force on 1 January 2027 (check status); this technical regulation is common to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russian Federation. Eurasian Customs Union Technical Regulation 022/2011 Food products labeling |
yes | Alcohol by volume Net content |
Ingredients list Statement or symbol indicating genetically modified ingredients if applicable |
Name of beverage Type of beverage Name and address of manufacturer or importer Date of manufacture Date of expiry Storage instructions and instructions for use if any |
Labels shall be both in Russian and in the state language(s) of the Customs Union Member State; information pertaining to the name of location of foreign manufacturers may be in the state language (languages) of the country of the manufacturer's location provided the name of the country is indicated in Russian. |
European Union |
EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers European Parliament Resolution 2015/2543(RSP) Regulation (EU) No 2021/2117, which amended Regulations (EU) Nos. 1308/2013, 1151/2012, 251/2014, and 228/2013 (Goes into effect December 8, 2023 Joint industry framework Self-regulatory proposal on the provision of nutrition information and ingredients listing 2018 and its annexes: - Wine and aromatised wine products Annex and Detailed Annex - Spirits sector annex - Beer annex - Cider Annex |
no | To be indicated with words and numbers, and may additionally be expressed by means of pictograms or symbols: The actual alcohol strength by volume of beverages of higher than 1.2%ABV by a figure to not more than one decimal place followed by the symbol ‘% vol.’ and preceded by ‘alcohol’ or ‘alc’. (Art 28, Annex XII) Net quantity |
Alcohol beverages of greater than 1.2%ABV are exempt from ingredient list and nutrition declaration requirements (Art. 16, Res. 2015/2543RSP), though Member States may maintain national measures on the listing of ingredients. Wine and aromatized wine: Full nutrition and energy value information must be provided on either the physical label or by electronic means, such as a web link, QR code, or bar code. Allergens: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites at concentrations of more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L; exempt are cereals containing gluten and nuts when used for making distillates and fish gelatin or isinglass used in wine fining. Alcohol beverages with added liquorice at concentrations of 300 mg/L or above: ‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients. In the absence of a list of ingredients, the statement shall accompany the name of the beverage. |
Name or business name and address of the food business operator Country of origin, place of provenance, protected designation of origin if applicable Instructions for storage and use where necessary Date of minimum durability or ‘use by’ date (beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt) |
Mandatory information shall appear in a language easily understood by the consumers of the Member States where a food is marketed. Within their own territory, the Member States may stipulate that the particulars shall be given in one or more languages from among the official languages of the Union. E-labeling guidelines: - A list of ingredients known to be allergens must be on the physical label - Electronic labels cannot contain any information used for sales or marketing purposes - No user data can be collected or tracked through electronic means Ecommerce: mandatory elements must be presented before the sale is final and alsoat the moment of delivery. |
| Fiji | Food Safety Regulations 2009 | no | Net contents by volume in metric units | List of ingredients Claims encouraging excessive consumption, or of suitability to treat or prevent disease, are prohibited |
Name of beverage per Codex Alimentarius standard if such is established Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor Country of origin if imported Lot identification Date of minimum durability as “Best before”; wines and beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt Storage instructions if any Instructions for use if any |
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| Finland | European Union regulations Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) Finnish Food Safety Authority (Evira), Food information guide 17068/1 |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| France | European Union regulations Customs |
yes | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | Use of foreign names and vintage is forbidden when an equivalent French word exists (spirit names such as vodka and whiskey are acceptable) |
| Germany | European Union regulations Federal Food and Agriculture Agency Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung |
yes | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | Wine, sparkling wine, flavored wines, flavored wine beverages and cocktails, and spirits imported from non-EU countries are subject to special labeling regulations |
| Ghana | Food and Drug Authority, Guidelines for the labeling of prepackaged foods FDA/FERD/GL-LAB/2013/02 | no | Net volume | List of ingredients in descending order of ingoing weight Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, crustacea, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, tree nuts, sulphite in concentrations of 10 mg/kg or more. Labels of alcohol beverages shall not indicate that the consumption of liquor is required for social and professional achievement, use names connoting strength, energy, aphrodisiac or sexual undertones, sports, or pictures to the same effects. |
Name of beverage Name and address of producer, manufacturer, importer, packer, distributor, or seller Lot identification number Country of origin Date of minimum durability; wines and beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt Instructions for use if needed |
Labeling shall be in English |
| Greece | European Union regulations Hellenic Food Authority |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Grenada | no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | ||
| Guatemala | COMIECO regulations apply. National Commission of Technical Regulation (CRETEC), Decree 969-99 Food safety regulations Art 54.2 |
yes | COMIECO regulations apply. | COMIECO regulations apply. |
COMIECO regulations apply. |
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| Honduras | COMIECO regulations apply. Decree 06-2005 Regulations on the Health Control of Foodstuffs Chapter 4 |
yes | COMIECO regulations apply. | COMIECO regulations apply. |
COMIECO regulations apply. |
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| Hungary | European Union regulations Hungarian Trade Licensing Office, Agriculture Section (Magyar Kereskedelmi Engedélyezési Hivatal – MKEH, Mezőgazdasági Osztály) |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Iceland | European Union Regulations adopted by Regulation No.1294/2014 Regulation No. 1106/2015 Product selection, procurement and distribution by alcohol monopoly Act No. 93/1995 on Foodstuffs |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| India | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations 2011 Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations 2018 Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages First Amendment) Regulations 2020 Imported beverages are also subject to the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017 |
yes | Net weight and gross weight Alcohol content expressed as %ABV or as proof. Optional: statement of the approximate number of standard drinks (defined as 12.7 mL of ethanol) in the package. |
Ingredients must be listed in descending order of their quantity Prohibited: any nutritional information, health claims, for beverages of greater than 0.5%ABV - "non-intoxicating" or words implying similar meaning, except energy content in kcal, which may be declared voluntarily. Wine: declare the amount of sugar, residues of preservatives or additives, “Contains sulfur dioxide or Contains sulfite” if it contains more than 10 mg/L sulfur dioxide |
Name, trade name, or description of product Date of manufacture or packaging Date of expiry Bar codes issued by European Article Numbering New Delhi if applicable Market retail price, including taxes, duties, transportation Batch or lot identification Special instructions for storage or use Non-wine beverages of lower than 10%ABV: date, month and year of expiry preceded by the words “Expiry date” or “Use by” |
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| Indonesia | Ministry of Trade Regulation 15/M-DAG/PER/3/2006 | yes | Alcohol content State “Alcohol beverage” Net contents |
[n/a] | Name of product Name and address of manufacturer or importer Date of expiry |
Label must be in Indonesian using Latin letters and Arabic numerals It is prohibited to label alcohol beverages “Halal” |
| Ireland | European Union Regulations Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 Food Safety Authority of Ireland |
yes | EU Regulations apply. Quantity of alcohol in grams |
EU Regulations apply. Energy value in kilojoules and kilocalories |
EU Regulations apply. | |
| Italy | European Union Regulations Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Ministereo dell Agricoltura e Foreste) Ministry of Economy and Finance, Department of Treasury (Ministero delle Economia e delle Finanze, Dipartimento del Tesoro) |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Jamaica | CARICOM regulations West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Japan | Consumer Affairs Agency, Food labeling law and regulations | no | Alcohol content Container volume (in milliliters or liters) Net weight (in metric units) |
Ingredients other than additives must be listed in descending order of weight percentage Food additives must be listed in descending order of weight on a separate line from other ingredients |
Name of product The word "Imported" and country of origin if imported Name and address of the importer Date "Best before" Special instructions for use, storage, or preparation when established by the Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare for the product or when their absence could cause confusion |
Labeling must be in Japanese |
| Kazakhstan | Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulation TR-EAEU 047/2018 "On the safety of alcohol beverages" planned entry into force on 1 January 2027 (check status); this technical regulation is common to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russian Federation. Eurasian Customs Union Technical Regulation 022/2011 Food products labeling Law No. 429 of 16 July 1999 On state regulation of production and turnover of ethyl alcohol and alcohol products See also Resolution No. 1081 of 20 October 2010 Technical regulations: Requirements for the safety of alcohol products |
yes | Alcohol by volume Net content |
Ingredients list Statement or symbol indicating genetically modified ingredients if applicable Vodka and special vodkas: type of alcohol used in manufacture |
Name of beverage Name, address and license number of manufacturer Reference to national standard Date of manufacture Date of expiry Storage instructions and instructions for use if any Wines: bottling date and name of bottler |
Labels shall be both in Russian and in the state language(s) of the Customs Union Member State; information pertaining to the name of location of foreign manufacturers may be in the state language (languages) of the country of the manufacturer's location provided the name of the country is indicated in Russian. |
| Kenya | CAP 254 Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act and Subsidiary Regulations | no | Alcohol content by volume for distilled beverages of lower than 37%ABV Net volume |
List of ingredients Preservatives, colorings, artificial flavorings |
Name of beverage Brand name of beverage Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor Country of origin Date or expiry |
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| Korea, Republic of | Korean Food and Drug Administration, Food and Drug Safety Notice 2015-98 |
yes | Alcohol percentage Net volume |
Name of ingredients by volume percentage List of food additives Allergen information |
Name and type of product Country of origin Name, address, and business license number of importer Date of bottling Expiration date Location where product may be exchanged or returned if defective Instructions for storage if applicable Mode of distribution: must specify one of three: "Discount store sale only," "Restaurant sale only," or "Sale for home use only" |
Required information must be in Korean. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulation TR-EAEU 047/2018 "On the safety of alcohol beverages" planned entry into force on 1 January 2027 (check status); this technical regulation is common to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russian Federation. Eurasian Customs Union Technical Regulation 022/2011 Food products labeling Technical Regulations: 388-2011 On beer safety 536-2011 On wine product safety 537-2011 On ethyl alcohol, vodka and liqueurs safety. |
yes | Alcohol content in % volume Volume |
Beer: ingredients list Beer: nutritional value Beer: additives Beer: statement on genetically modified ingredients, if applicable |
Name of beverage Name and address of manufacturer or importer Date of manufacture; for beer, bottling date and date of expiry Instructions for storage Standard certification number |
Labels shall be both in Russian and in the state language(s) of the Customs Union Member State; information pertaining to the name of location of foreign manufacturers may be in the state language (languages) of the country of the manufacturer's location provided the name of the country is indicated in Russian. |
| Latvia | European Union regulations Ministry of Agriculture |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Lithuania | European Union regulations Food and Veterinary Agency, Labeling requirements for alcohol beverages |
yes | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Luxembourg | European Union regulations | no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Malaysia | Food Regulations (1985) Food (Amendment) Regulations (2016) |
yes | Statement “CONTAINS ALCOHOL” Net volume |
Ingredient list in descending order of weight Additives statement |
Product name Name and address of manufacturer, packer, and importer Country of origin Date of expiry |
Language must be Bahasa or English |
| Malta | European Union regulations SL 449.46 Labeling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulations Environmental Health Directorate |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Mauritius | Government Notice 173-1999 Regulations under the Food Act 1998 | yes | Statement that beverage contains alcohol in capital lettering | List of the ingredients in decreasing order of mass or percentage Food additives Indication genetically modified ingredients, if applicable |
Name of beverage Name and address of the manufacturer or packer Lot identification Country of origin Instructions for storage and use if needed Manufacture date Expiry date; wines are exempt |
The label shall be in English or French |
| MERCOSUR | GMC/Res26/03 Technical Regulation on the Labeling of Packaged Foods | no | Net contents | List of ingredients in decreasing order of weight in raw form, unless the product is made of a single ingredient Additives must be declared as part of the ingredients list following other ingredients, stating their principal function, and complete name or INS number or both Information on labels (words, symbols, denominations etc)must not promote consumption for reasons of stimulating or curative action, preventing illness or improving health |
Name of product Name and address of producer Country of origin Name and address of importer if imported Lot identification Date of expiry; wine, fortified wine, fruit wines and sparkling fruit wines and beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt Storage conditions if any |
Required information must be in the state language (Spanish or Portuguese), regardless of any information in other languages The size of the letters and numbers shall not be less than 1 mm; the indication of the net contents is exempt |
| Mexico | Ministry of Health (Secretaria De Salud), Mexican Official Standard NOM-142-SSA1 / SCFI-2014 Alcohol beverages, Sanitary specifications, Sanitary and commercial labeling | yes | Alcohol content by percentage of total volume (% alc vol) Net contents (in metric units) |
Required for prepared beverages (2.0-12.0% ABV) and those containing additives or allergens: List of ingredients preceded by the word "Ingredientes" listing contents in descending order of quantity. Allergens: cereals containing gluten; eggs; peanuts; tree nuts; soy, except soy oil; milk; sulphites at concentrations of more than 10 mg/kg |
Name or commercial trademark of the product Name and address of producer or importer Country of origin Lot identification number Beverages above 6.0%ABV of expiry 12 months or shorter: "best if used by" date and instructions for storage if necessary |
The label must bear the mandatory information in the Spanish language |
| Moldova | Law 1100 of 30.06.2000 On the manufacture and turnover of ethyl alcohol and alcohol beverages Technical Regulation of Beer and Drinks Based on Beer 2012 |
no | Alcohol content (% volume) Net volume |
Beer - ingredients list, nutrition and energy information per 100 g, "pasteurized" statement if applicable | Name of product Type of product for beer Name and address of the producer, importer or exporter Country of origin; “Made in Moldova” if applicable Date of packaging Storage instructions if any Shelf life if applicable |
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| Myanmar | Ministry of Health, Myanmar Food and Drug Board of Authority, Directive No. 8/2022 for labeling of prepackaged foods | yes | Alcohol content - (Alc % Vol) (%ABV) or degree of proof Net volume |
Ingredients list in descending order of ingoing weight at the time of the manufacture, preceded by ‘ingredients’ Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, crustacea, eggs, fish products, peanuts, soybeans, milk products, tree nut products, sulphite in concentrations of 10 mg/kg or more. |
Name of beverage Brand Name, address, email, website if available, of manufacturer or importer Country of origin Lot identification Expiration date (beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt) Instruction for storage or use |
Either Myanmar language or the language accepted by the consumer. The font size of Myanmar font “ဝ” English font “o” shall be at least 1 mm. Same requirements apply for mobile or online sale |
| Nepal | Food Regulation 1970 | no | Net contents | List of ingredients | Name of beverage Name and address of packager Batch number Date of production and expiry date |
Label shall be in Nepali or English language |
| Netherlands | European Union regulations Main Product Board for Agriculture (Hoofdproductschap Akkerbouw) |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| New Zealand | Australia-New Zealand Food Standards Code Part 2.7 |
yes | Declaration of alcohol content by volume Net contents must appear on the front label and be a minimum of 3.3 mm high Standard drink measure in the total container (see Standard 2.7.1 for more information) Food containing alcohol must not be "represented in a form which expressly or by implication suggests that the product is a non-alcoholic confection or non-alcoholic beverage". An alcoholic beverage which contains more than 1.15% alcohol by volume must not be represented as a "low-alcohol" beverage. Label on a package of a beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume must not include the words "non-intoxicating" or similar terms. |
Ingredient listing is only required for products not standardized in Standards 2.7.2 to 2.7.5 of the Australia-New Zealand Food Standards Code. Where there are added sulfites in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more, allergens labeling requirements are met by claiming "Contains sulphites," without necessarily having to name the actual sulfites used Allergens contained in the product (e.g., egg, milk, fish, nuts, etc.) should be identified. |
Name of product Name of beverage type (e.g., wine, beer, and spirits) Name and address of supplier or manufacturer in NZ or Australia Country of origin Date marking if shelf-life is less than 2 years Special instructions for use or storage if their absence would have adverse health consequences |
The label must be in English If a language other than English is also used, the information must not negate or contradict the information in English |
| Nicaragua | COMIECO regulations apply. Official Gazette 10 September 2014 |
yes | COMIECO regulations apply. | COMIECO regulations apply. |
COMIECO regulations apply. |
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| Nigeria | National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Pre-packaged Food, Water and Ice (Labeling) Regulations 2019 Spirits Regulations 2019 Wine Regulations 2019 |
yes | Net content in metric system volume Labels of spirits beverages, defined as having at least 15%ABV: must include declaration % by volume of absolute alcohol; if spirits beverages are of lower than 37%ABV, the % by volume of absolute alcohol must appear together with a statement that the product is “under strength”. |
List of ingredients Ingredients known to cause hypersensitivity, especially those obtained through bio-technology |
Name of beverage type Name and address of manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter Country of manufacturer Date of minimum durability prescribed by the words "Best Before" or "Use by" or "Expiry"; Beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt from minimum durability requirement |
The letters of the food item and net content shall be of a size reasonably related to the most printed matter on the label Label shall be in English language |
| Paraguay | MERCOSUR regulations apply Decree 4.056 of 9 November 2004 |
no | MERCOSUR regulations apply | MERCOSUR regulations apply | MERCOSUR regulations apply | |
| Peru | See National Standard 210.027:2011 Alcohol beverages: Labels, available for purchase from National Quality Institute (Inacal) | yes | <- | <- | <- | |
| Philippines | Food and Drug Admnistration, AO2014-0030 - Revised Rules and Regulation Governing of Prepackaged Food Product | no | Alcohol content as % volume or proof units Net content |
List of ingredients used in product in decreasing order of proportion, including additives, flavorings, and preservatives Allergens |
Name of product Brand name or trademark Name and address of manufacturer, packer, distributor or importer Country of origin if imported Lot identification Date of expiry or use-by date Directions for use if any |
The language shall be either in English or Filipino or a combination thereof |
| Poland | European Union Regulations | no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Portugal | European Union regulations General Directorate for Inspection and Control of Food Quality (Direcção Geral de Fiscalização e Controlo da Qualidade Alimentar) |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Romania | European Union Regulations National Authority for Consumer Protection |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Russian Federation | Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulation TR-EAEU 047/2018 "On the safety of alcohol beverages" planned entry into force on 1 January 2027 (check status); this technical regulation is common to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russian Federation. Eurasian Customs Union Technical Regulation 022/2011 Food products labeling Federal Law No. 171 as amended 03 July 2016 See also the following standards: 51074-2003 Food products. Information for consumer. General requirements 51149-98 Wines. Packaging, labeling, transport, and storage 52194-2003 Vodkas and special vodkas, liqueur and vodka products. Packaging, labeling, transport, and storage 51174-2009 Beer. General Specifications |
yes | Alcohol by volume (expressed as minimal content for beer) Net content |
Ingredients list Statement or symbol indicating genetically modified ingredients if applicable Wine: sugar content in g/L; dry wines are exempt Beer: nutrition information |
Name of beverage Type of beverage Name and address of manufacturer or importer Country of origin Date of manufacture Date of expiry Storage instructions and instructions for use if any Reference to food safety compliance certificate Wine: Bottling facility, harvest year Beer and low-alcohol beverages: Beers of 0.5%ABV or higher, beer-based beverages, cider, perry, and other sparkling beverages of below 7%ABV including mead must be labeled according to the Honest Mark system. |
Labels shall be in Russian; information pertaining to the name of location of foreign manufacturers may be in the state language (languages) of the country of the manufacturer's location provided the name of the country is indicated in Russian. |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | CARICOM regulations West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Saint Lucia | CARICOM regulations West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Saint VIncent and the Grenadines | CARICOM regulations West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Seychelles | S.I. 30 of 1992 Food Act (General Labelling) Regulations Seychelles Bureau of Standards, Standard Specifications for Alcoholic Beverages (SS 38 of 1997) |
no | Alcohol content (% alc/vol) Net contents |
List of ingredients in descending order of proportions Additives (preservatives, permitted colors); alcohol beverages are exempt from declaring artificial flavoring |
Labels must be in English, French or Creole Name of product Brand or trademark of product Name and address of producer, packer and distributor Country of origin Storage instructions if any |
Labels must be in English, French or Creole |
| Singapore | Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority, A Guide to Food Labelling and Advertisements (2016) | no | Net volume in metric units | Ingredients list in descending order by proportion of weight Allergens: milk and egg products, peanut and soy products, nut products, sulphites in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more |
Name of product Name and address of manufacturer or packer Country of origin if imported Name and address of importer or distributor if imported |
Labels must be in English and printed in letters not less than 1.5mm in height |
| Slovakia | European Union regulations Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development , Decree no. 30/2014 Coll. |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. Labels of beers must include the amount of extract in the original wort in % by weight or according to specified beverage type name; non-alcohol, light and certain other beers are exempt. |
EU Regulations apply. | |
| Slovenia | European Union regulations Rules on the general labeling of prepackaged foods |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Solomon Islands | Pure Food (Food Control) Regulations 2010 | no | Net contents by volume in metric units | List of ingredients Claims encouraging excessive consumption, or of suitability to treat or prevent disease, are prohibited |
Name of beverage per Codex Alimentarius standard if such is established Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor Country of origin if imported Lot identification Date of minimum durability as “Best before”; wines and beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt Storage instructions if any Instructions for use if any |
Labels shall be in English language |
| South Africa | Regulation 429 of 2014 Relating to the labeling and advertising of foods: Amendment | yes | Net contents in metric units | Alcohol products are exempt from nutrition labeling unless the product contains Tartrazine (E102 or Yellow No. 5) or the label advertises a health claim. Where ingredient list appears, ingredients should be listed in descending order of mass Allergens should be indicated in ingredient list Additives must be declared Minimum and maximum sulfur dioxide or sulfite content must be indicated |
Name of product Name and address of producer, importer or seller list of ingredients required by regulations 18 to 29, where applicable; Country of origin Storage instructions if any Batch identification |
Labels must be in English, and may be in at least one other official language of the Republic of South Africa in letters not smaller than 1.2mm in height (4mm for name of product) |
| Spain | European Union regulations Royal Decree 1334/1999, of July 31, approving the General Standard for the labeling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs. (Version in force since March 05, 2015) Spanish Agency for Consumer Affairs, Food Safety and Nutrition (Aecosan) |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. | |
| Sri Lanka | Ministry of Health Food (Labeling & Advertising) Regulations 2005 | no | Net contents expressed in ‘ml’ or ‘l’ | List of ingredients Food additives Claims of curative, restorative, and palliative effects are prohibited |
Name of beverage Brand or trade name if any Name and address of manufacturer, packer, or distributor Country of origin if imported Batch number or code number Dates of manufacture and expiry Instructions for storage and or use |
Label should be in two of three languages: English, Sinhalese and Tamil |
| Suriname | See SSB 003:2013 General Requirements for Labelling of Prepackaged Goods, available for purchase from National Standards Bureau West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
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| Sweden | European Union regulations Swedish Food Federation (Livsmedelsföretagen), Manual: Labeling of prepackaged foods 2014 |
no | EU Regulations apply. | EU Regulations apply. If beer contains antioxidants, dye stuffs, preservatives, or sorbitol, this must be shown on the label |
EU Regulations apply. | |
| Switzerland | Federal Department of Interior, Ordinance on the labeling and advertising of foodstuffs (OEDAl) of 23 November 2005 |
no | Alcohol content as % vol. if 1.2%ABV or higher Sweetened alcohol beverages must be labelled as such or include «contains x% vol. of alcohol» Volume (in metric units) |
Beverages of 1.2% ABV or higher are exempt from including an ingredients list. Allergens must be declared following the word “Contains”: animal products, eggs, soy, sesame and sulfites above 10 mg/kg. Health claims and nutritional claims, other than energy content declaration, are prohibited. |
Name of product Name and address of producer, packer or importer Lot identification number Country of origin Best before date and date of expiry. Wines, fruit wines, and fortified wines and beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt. Special instructions for use or storage, if applicable |
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| Tajikistan | Technical Regulation Labeling of Foodstuffs 2014 | no | Net volume | Ingredients (single-ingredient products are exempt) Alcohol beverages are exempt from listing additives Genetically modified organism ingredients must be labeled, if any |
Name of beverage Name and address of manufacturer or importer Date of manufacture Date of durability Storage instructions Batch number |
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| Tanzania | Food labeling regulations 2006 | no | Net contents | List of ingredients in descending order of proportions Additives (food coloring, preservatives, artificial flavorings, artificial sweeteners) by name |
Common name of product Brand or trade name of product Name and address of producer and distributor Country of origin if imported Date of manufacture Date of expiry; wines, sparkling wines, fruit wines, and beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt Lot identification |
Labels must in English or Kiswahili or both |
| Thailand | Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health Thailand Food Act B.E 2522 (1979) Alcohol Beverage Control Act B.E 2551 (2008) |
yes | Alcohol content by degree or percentage Net volume |
[n/a] | Product name Brand name Name and address of manufacturer or importer Symbol of product registration when applicable |
Labels must be in English or Thai; health warning statement must be in Thai |
| Trinidad and Tobago | CARICOM regulations West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) Labeling guide (2020) |
no | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | CARICOM regulations apply. | |
| Tunisia | Order of the Ministers of Trade and Handicrafts, of Public Health, of Industry, Energy and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises dated 3 September 2008, relating to the labelling and presentation of pre-packaged foodstuffs | no | "Product containing alcohol" Net weight |
List of ingredients for ingredients not exceeding 5% of end product weight, in descending order of raw material weight Allergens: cereals containing gluten, egg, fish and milk products, peanuts, soy and nuts, sulphite in 10mg/kg concentration or more Additives |
Name of product Date of manufacture Date of expiry; wines, liqueurs, sparkling wines, flavored wines and fruit wines and beverages of 10% or higher ABV are exempt Lot identification Place of origin |
Labels must be in Arabic |
| Turkey | General Directorate of Protection and Control (Koruma ve Kontrol Genel Müdürlüğü) Turkish Food Codex Food Labeling and Consumer Information, Official Gazette January 26, 2017 |
yes | For beverages of 1.2% ABV and above, percentage alcohol content Net weight or volume |
Wine: Ingredients and additives including the concentrations of the ingredients | Name and brand of product Name and address of producer Name and address of importer if imported Production batch number Country of origin Special instructions for use, preparation, or storage Wine: Name of winery, vintage year, color, variety |
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| Turkmenistan | Law on Trade 2000 | no | Ingredients | Name of product Address and trademark of producer Country of origin Date of manufacture Date of expiry Storage instructions if any |
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| Uganda | See US EAS 38:2013 Labelling of prepackaged foods — General requirements, available for purchase from National Bureau of Standards | <- | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Ukraine | Law No. 482/95 on State regulation of production and distribution of ethyl alcohol, cognac and fruit alcohol beverages, and tobacco products Art 11 Law On Consumer Information on Food Products |
no | Alcohol content (% vol.) Net volume |
Sugar content (% weight) and additional requirements apply for wine, cider and perry (flavors, dyes) | Name of product Country of origin Date of manufacture Production license number Barcode Additional requirements apply for wine, cider and perry (vintage, year of harvest) |
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| United Kingdom | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Food Standards Agency, Guidance: Food labelling: giving food information to consumers (2022) Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Guidance: Labelling spirit drinks (2017) Food Standards Agency, Wine labelling (2020) The Portman Group, Alcohol labelling guidelines (2022) |
no | Net quantity Alcohol strength by volume of beverages of higher than 1.2%ABV as a percentage |
Alcohol beverages greater than 1.2%ABV are exempt from ingredient list; For others, list of ingredients in descending order of weight preceded by 'ingredients' Allergens: including sulphur dioxide exceeding 10 mg/litre, Wines - milk or egg products finings (>0.25 mg/litre in the finished product); Other specific ingredients: sweeteners or sugars, aspartame and colorings, liquorice, caffeine, polyols |
Name of beverage Name or business name and address of the food business operator Country of origin, place of provenance, protected designation of origin if applicable Instructions for storage and use where necessary Date of minimum durability or ‘use by’ date (beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt) |
Labels must be in British English Allergens must be emphasized, such as in bold type |
| Uruguay | MERCOSUR regulations apply Decree 117/006 Amending National Bromatological Regulation (Decree 315/994) Decree 83-2017 Addition to the National Bromatological Regulation, chapter 26 |
no | MERCOSUR regulations apply All beers: Alcohol content in % vol. |
MERCOSUR regulations apply | MERCOSUR regulations apply | |
| USA | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) The Beverage Alcohol Manual: Wine, Beer, and Spirits A comment period runs through 17 April 2025 on TTB proposed rules for allergens and an alcohol facts panel. Note that some beverages which do not meet TTB's product definitons fall under the Food and Drug Administrations’s labeling requirements. |
yes | Alcohol content expressed as percent alcohol by volume (optional for ber and malt beverages) Net contents |
TTB Ruling 2004-1 provides that TTB will approve the use of the term "low carbohydrate" (or "low-carb") on labels and in advertisements where a statement of average analysis is present, and the standard serving size for the product (12 fl. oz. for malt beverages; 5 fl. oz. for wines, and 1.5 fl. oz. for distilled spirits) contains no more than 7g of carbohydrates. As long as a statement of average analysis is included on the label, the label may also include other references to the carbohydrate content of the product. Required disclosures and declarations: FD&C yellow no. 5, saccharin, sulfites, aspartame (malt beverages only), cochineal extract and carmine (color additives) See TTB regulations on materials and processes used to treat domestic wine, including sodium carboxymethylcellulose. |
Name and brand of product Class or type of product Name and address of bottler or packer Name and address of importer if imported Country of origin if imported Wine: Percentage of foreign wine if label indicates addition of foreign wine Spirits-specific: Presence of coloring materials; Treatment with wood if applicable; Commodity statement; Statement of age for some types of spirits; State of distillation for any U.S.-produced whiskey |
All mandatory label information shall be in the English language For beer, a minimum type size of 2 mm for larger than ½ pint, 1 mm for 11/2 pint or less For distilled spirits, a minimum type size of 2 mm for containers larger than 200 ml, 1 mm for containers of 200 ml or less |
| Vanuatu | Food (Control) Regulation Order No. 37 of 2007 | no | Net content by volume in metric units | List of ingredients List of additives Statement of genetically modified contents if any |
Name of beverage Name and address of distributor or manufacturer Country of origin Lot identification Date of production Use by date; beverages of 10%ABV or higher are exempt Storage instructions if any Instructions for use if any |
Label must be in Bislama and either English or French |
| Venezuela | National standard COVENIN 2952-1:1997 Guidelines for declaration of nutritional and health properties on packaged food labels | no | Alcohol strength Net contents in metric units |
[n/a] | Name and brand of product Name and address of producer and packer Name and address of importer if imported Country of origin “Made in Venezuela” or “Packaged in Venezuela” if applicable Sanitary register number Lot identification Date of durability; beverages of 10% ABV or higher are exempt Storage instructions if any |
Labels must be printed in Spanish in letters no smaller than 1/6 the size of the largest font on the packaging or 2mm in height |
| Vietnam | Decree No. 89/2006/ND-CP on Labeling of Goods | no | Ethanol content Net volume |
Ingredients including additives, presented in order of weight | Name of product Name and address of organization or individual responsible for product Country of origin Date of manufacture and expiry date Instructions for storage and use |
Labels must be in Vietnamese |
| Zambia | Food and Drugs Regulations | no | Net volume | Ingredients in descending order of proportion, unless exempted by Minister "Blended with neutral spirit" if applicable |
Brand or trade name Common name Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or vendor Country of origin |
Labels shall be in the English language; any other language may be used in addition to English |
| Zimbabwe | Statutory Instrument 265 of 2002 Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations Statutory Instrument 236 of 2019 Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001 Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations |
yes | Alcohol content Net contents |
Ingredients in descending order of proportion by mass; single ingredient items are exempt Indication that item contains genetically modified ingredients if applicable Allergens must be declared on the label such as: gluten, crustean, eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, soy beans, tree nuts, sulphites that exceeds of 10 mg/kg |
Name of beverage Name and business address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor Packing number and/or date Date of minimum durability as “Best before”; exempt wines and certain spirits are exempt |
The label shall be in the English language The print should be no smaller than six point |
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