Form TTB F 5100.51 TTB F 5100.51 Formula and Process for Domestic and Imported Alcohol Be

OMB NO. 1513-0122
FOR TTB USE ONLY

FORMULA #:

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

TTB ID

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU (TTB)

FORMULA AND PROCESS FOR DOMESTIC
AND IMPORTED ALCOHOL BEVERAGES

1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT / IMPORTER
(See Instructions):

(See Instructions and Conditions at the end of this form)

SUPERSEDING
FORMULA

2. CONTACT PERSON’S PHONE NUMBER / E-MAIL ADDRESS:
3. PLANT REGISTRY / BASIC PERMIT / BREWER’S NUMBER:
1a. MAILING ADDRESS (If different than above) / FOREIGN
PRODUCER’S ADDRESS:

4. CLASS AND TYPE OF PRODUCT:
5. PRODUCT NAME:

6. QUANTITATIVE LIST OF INGREDIENTS (If more space is
needed, use space at the top of the next page or separate sheet):

7. METHOD OF MANUFACTURE / PROCESS OF PRODUCTION (If more space is
needed, use space at the top of the next page or separate sheet):

8. TOTAL YIELD:

9. ALCOHOL CONTENT OF FINISHED
PRODUCT (range may be shown):
9b. AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL
FROM BASE:

9a. AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL
FROM FLAVORS:
10. PRINTED NAME OF APPLICANT / IMPORTER:

11. BY (Signature and Title)

12. DATE:

FOR TTB USE ONLY (Items 13, 14, 15, and 16)
13.

LABELING (finished product only):

FORMULATION:
WINE PRODUCTS
Approved subject to the provisions of

The designation of the product must include a truthful and adequate
statement of composition, such as

27 CFR
DISTILLED SPIRITS PRODUCTS
Harmless coloring, flavoring, or blending materials must not
total more than 2.5% by volume of the finished product.
Sugar, dextrose, or levulose or a combination thereof must
be used in an amount not less than 2.5% by weight of the
cordial or liqueur.
The use of refining agents must not alter the basic
composition of the spirits.
The blended whiskey must contain not less than 20%
straight whiskey on a proof gallon basis.

14. DATE:

TTB F 5100.51 (10/2018)

Commodity statement
The label must indicate the use of:
caramel color

certified color (other than
FD&C Yellow #5)

artificial flavor

FD&C Yellow #5

allergen(s):

15. APPROVED – TTB SPECIALIST FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR, ALCOHOL AND
TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU

(TTB FORMS 5110.38, 5120.29 SUPERSEDED)

16. EXPIRES (IMPORT ONLY):

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6. QUANTITATIVE LIST OF INGREDIENTS (Continued):

7. METHOD OF MANUFACTURE / PROCESS OF PRODUCTION (Continued):

(d) Identify all allergens added directly to the product or contained in the flavor
materials. Allergens may include Crustacean shellfish, fish, soy (soybean(s),
soya), wheat, milk, eggs, peanuts, or tree nuts. For shellfish and tree nuts, the
label and formula must indicate the specific type or species.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Every person who is required to file a formula under 27 CFR Parts 4, 5, 7, 19, 24, 25, and 26
must submit this form to the Advertising, Labeling, and Formulation Division, Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G St., NW, Box 12, Washington, D.C. 20005. Permit
approval and formula approval are required prior to manufacture/importation of any product
requiring a formula. Production may commence upon receipt by the proprietor of an
approved formula on TTB F 5100.51.

(e) Identify the use of any artificial sweeteners.
Distilled Spirits Only:
(f) If any type of wine (including vermouth) is to be used in the product, state the
kind, percentage of wine to be used, whether the wine is domestic or imported,
whether the wine contains added wine spirits, and the percentage of alcohol by
volume of the wine, and the amount of alcohol.

The number of copies to be filed is as follows: one copy for TTB’s records, and either one
additional copy, or one additional copy for each facility identified in Item 1.
If the formula is approved, one copy will be retained by TTB and the remaining approved
copy(ies) will be sent to the addressee. The addressee will forward approved copies (or
two-sided reproductions) to each facility identified in Item 1.

(g) If the finished product is to be labeled as containing a particular class and type
of distilled spirits (such as “Blackberry Liqueur & Brandy” or “Coffee Liqueur &
Non-Dairy Creamer”) the ingredients used to produce the particular class and
type of distilled spirits must be listed in a manner so that they are
distinguishable from the remaining ingredients for the finished product.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Formula # and Formula Superseded.
Number the formulas in sequence commencing with the number “1.” An applicant who has
more than one facility must use a unique system of serial numbers that does not duplicate
any formula number used at any plant. If this formula will supersede a previous approved
formula with the same formula number, please check the box.
Item 1. Enter the name and complete address of the applicant or importer, and the city and
state for all other facilities where the product will be produced if the product is
produced domestically.
Item 1a. For Domestic Products: Enter the complete mailing address of the applicant if
different than the information in Item 1. For Imported Products: Enter the
complete name and mailing address of the foreign producer.
Item 2. Enter the contact person’s full phone number including area code and extension, if
necessary.
Item 3. Enter the plant registry/basic permit/brewer’s notice number for each facility that will
produce or import the product.
Item 4. The class and type must conform to one of the class and type designations in the
regulations issued under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. Wine products
containing less than 7 percent alcohol by volume must be designated in accordance with the labeling regulations in 27 CFR Part 24 and the Federal Food, Drug
and Comestic Act, 21 CFR. Do not show a brand or fanciful name in Item 4.
Item 5. Enter the brand or fanciful name in Item 5 (does NOT constitute approval for use
on a label). If a brand or fanciful name has not yet been chosen, leave Item 5
blank.
Item 6. (a) Specify the kind and quantity of each and every material or ingredient to be used
in the formulation of a batch of the product, e.g., 100 gallons, 1000 gallons, 100
barrels.
(b) Identify all coloring agents added directly to the product or contained in flavor
materials. Certified food colors must be identified by FD&C number, for example
“FD&C Yellow No. 5.”
(c) Identify flavoring or blending materials by the name of the flavor or blender,
name of the flavor or blender proprietor, proprietor product number (if none, so
indicate), drawback formula number (if none, so indicate), city and state of the
flavor manufacturer, date of approval of the nonbeverage formula, alcohol
content of the flavor or blender (if nonalcoholic, so indicate), and a description of
any coloring material contained in the flavor or blender.

Item 7. Show in sequence each step employed in producing the product including the step
at which the specified materials will be added and the approximate period of
time to complete production.
For Malt Beverages: Describe in detail each special process used to produce
a beer product. Omit processes customarily used in brewing such as
pasteurization or ordinary filtration.
Item 8.

Enter the total yield of the finished product, e.g., 150 gallons, 1500 gallons,
150 barrels.

Item 9.

If the product is to be bottled at more than one alcohol content within the same
tax rate, state the alcoholic content as a range to include all alcoholic contents
at which the product will be bottled, provided that the product does not change
class and type.

Item 9a.

For Malt Beverages: Enter the percentage of alcohol derived from flavors or
other materials containing alcohol.

Item 9b.

For Malt Beverages: Enter the percentage of alcohol derived from the malt
base of the product.

Item 10.

For Domestic Products: Applicant is the person required to file a formula
under the TTB regulations.
For Imported Products: Importer is the person who imports the product.

CONDITIONS FOR FORMULA APPROVAL
This approval is granted under 27 CFR Parts 4, 5, 7, 19, 24, 25, and 26 and
does not in any way provide exemption from or waiver of the provisions of the
Food and Drug Administration regulations relating to the use of food and color
additives in food products.
Addition of remnants or returned merchandise to a completed product made
under the same formula is permitted.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
1. Authority: We provide this information to comply with section 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a(e)(3)).
2. Purpose: We require this information under the authority of 26 U.S.C. chapter 51 and 27 U.S.C. 205(e). You must disclose this information so we can determine if your product meets the
formula and process requirements for the production or importation of the described alcohol beverage product, and also so we can determine the applicable tax rate for the product and
ensure the product is properly labeled.
3. Routine Uses: We use this information to make the determinations set fourth in paragraph 2. In addition, this information may be disclosed to other Federal, State, local, and foreign law
enforcement and regulatory agency personnel to verify information on the application where such disclosure is not prohibited by law. TTB may dislcose the information to he Justice
Department if it appears that the furnishing of false information may constitute a violation of Federal law. TTB also may disclose information to individuals to verify information on the
application where such disclosure is not prohibited.
4. Effects of Not Supplying the Information Requested: If you fail to provide all of the requested information, TTB will not be able to process your formula application and will not be able to
approve the described alcohol beverage product for production.
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT NOTICE
This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. We collect this information to verify your compliance with Federal laws and regulations we administer for the formulation
of alcohol beverages. The information is mandated by statute (26 U.S.C. chapter 51 and 27 U.S.C. 205(e)) and is used to obtain a benefit. The information collected on this form must be
considered confidential tax information under 26 U.S.C. 6103 and must not be disclosed to any unauthorized party under 26 U.S.C. 7213.
We estimate 2 hours as the average burden for you to complete this form depending on your individual circumstances. You may comment to us about the accuracy of this burden estimate and
suggest ways for us to reduce the burden. Address your comments or suggestions to: Reports Management Officer, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB control number.

TTB F 5100.51 (10/2018) (TTB FORMS 5110.38, 5120.29 SUPERSEDED)