Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Bottling and packaging record

Bottling and packaging record

The bottling and packaging record shall be prepared and contain the following information:

The bottling and packaging record shall be prepared and contain the following information:

(a) Tank number(s);

(b) Serial number (beginning with "1" at the start of each calendar or fiscal year);

(c) Formula number (if any) under which the batch was produced;

(d) Serial number of the dump/batch record from which received;

(e) Kind of product (including age, if claimed);

(f) Details of the tank gauge (including proof, wine gallons, proof gallons, and, if applicable, obscuration);

(g) The date the bottles or packages were filled;

(h) Size of the bottles or packages filled, number of bottles per case, and number of cases or packages filled;

(i) Serial numbers by brand name of cases or other containers filled;

(j) Proof of the spirits bottled or packaged (if different from subsection (f));

(k) Total quantity bottled, packaged or otherwise disposed of in bulk;

(l) Losses or gains; and

(m) Whether the spirits were labeled as bottled in bond.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Name and address of bottler

There shall be stated on the label of distilled spirits the phrase "Bottled by", "packed by", or "Filled by" immediately followed by the name (or trade name) of the bottler and the place where such spirits are bottled. If the bottler is the actual bona fide operator of more than one distilled spirits plant engaged in bottling operations, there may, in addition, be stated immediately following the name (or trade name) of such bottler the addresses of such other plants. However:

(a) Where distilled spirits are bottled by or for the distiller thereof, there may be stated, in lieu of the phrase "Bottled by", "Packed by", or "Filled by", followed by the bottler's name (or trade name) and address, the phrase "Distilled by", followed by the name (or trade name) under which the particular spirits were distilled, or any trade name shown on the distiller's permit (covering the premises where the particular spirits were distilled), and the address (or addresses) of the distiller;

(b) Where "straight whiskies" of the same type which have been produced in the same State by two or more different distillers are combined (either at time of bottling or at a warehouseman's bonded premises for further storage) and subsequently bottled and labeled as "straight whisky," such "straight whisky" shall be labeled in accordance with the requirements of the first paragraph of this section. Where such "straight whisky" is bottled by or for the distillers thereof, there may be stated on the label, in lieu of the requirements of the first paragraph of this section, the phrase "distilled by," followed by the names (or trade names) of the different distillers who distilled a portion of the "straight whisky," the addresses of the distilleries where the "straight whisky" was distilled, and the percentage of "straight whisky" distilled by each distiller (with a tolerance of plus or minus 2 percent). In the case where "straight whisky" is made up of a mixture of "straight whiskies" of the same type from two or more different distilleries of the same proprietor located within the same State, and where the "straight whisky" is bottled by or for the proprietor thereof, such "straight whisky" may be labeled, in lieu of the requirements of the first paragraph of this section, with the phrase "distilled by" followed by the name (or trade name) of the proprietor and the addresses of the different distilleries which distilled a portion of the "straight whisky."

(c) Where distilled spirits are bottled by or for the proprietor of a distilled spirits plant, there may be stated, in lieu of the phrase "Bottled by", "Packed by", or "Filled by", followed by the bottler's name (or trade name) and address, the phrase "Blended by", "Made by", "Prepared by", "Manufactured by", or "Produced by" (whichever may be appropriate to the process involved), followed by the name (or trade name) and the address (or addresses) of the distilled spirits plant proprietor;

(d) On labels of distilled spirits bottled for a retailer or other person who is not the actual distilled spirits plant proprietor of such distilled spirits, there may also be stated the name and address of such retailer or other person, immediately preceded by the words "Bottled for", or "Distributed by", or other similar statement; and

(e) The label may state the address of the proprietor's principal place of business in lieu of the place where the bottling, distilling or processing operation occurred, if the address where the operation occurred is indicated by printing, coding, or other markings, on the label or on the bottle. The coding system employed will permit an appropriate TTB officer to determine where the operation stated on the label occurred. Prior to using a coding system, the distilled spirits plant proprietor shall send a notice explaining the coding system to the appropriate TTB officer .

Friday, July 10, 2009

How to create Wine Bottle Labels

Bottle LabelMaking wine at home is a popular hobby, with homebrew winemakers creating a number of distinctive flavors from grapes and other fruits. Many home winemakers will find themselves wanting to have labels for their creations finally, but may be concerned that they'll have to spend a lot of money to have custom labels printed. Wine bottle labels can be made at home at a minimal cost, though, printed on a home computer in the same manner that you would print out any other image.

Step 1: Design the picture for your wine bottle labels. This can be done using your desired image-editing software or with software provided with some pre-made wine bottle label blanks. Your image should also contain the name of the wine, your name or any other wording, and the year that the wine was made and bottled.

Step 2: Print out a test image on plain white paper before you create your final labels. Ensure for typos and also make sure it prints just as you want it to. You can cut out the test image to observe how well the label will fit onto your wine bottles, and if you are using pre-made wine bottle labels you'll know whether any adjustments need to be made.

Step 3: Load your blank labels or adhesive-backed paper into your computer's printer and print out your fresh wine bottle labels.

Step 4: Check that the ink on your labels is dry before you start to apply them to bottles, since if you aren't careful you might mark one or more of the labels.

Step 5: Store your wine bottles in a cool, dry place to avoid condensation that might damage your labels.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Types of Bottled Water

Types of Bottled Water:

Bottled water can be broadly classified into the following types,

Artesian Water:
Water from a well tapping confined aquifer in which the water level stands at some height above the top of the aquifer.

Mineral Water:
Water containing not less than 250 ppm total dissolved solids that originates from a geologically and physically protected underground water source. Mineral water is characterized by constant levels and relative proportions of minerals and trace elements at the source. No minerals may be added to mineral water.

Purified Water:
Water that is produced by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis or other suitable processes and that meets the definition of "purified water" .As appropriate, also may be called "demineralized water," "deionized water," "distilled water," and "reverse osmosis water."

Sparkling Bottled Water:
Water that, after treatment and possible replacement of carbon dioxide, contains the same amount of carbon dioxide that it had at emergence from the source.

Spring Water:
Water derived from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the surface of the earth at an identified location. Spring water may be collected at the spring or through a bore hole tapping the underground formation feeding the spring, but there are additional requirements for use of a bore hole.