CFR > Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms > CHAPTER I—ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > SUBCHAPTER A—LIQUORS (parts 1 to 31) > PART 19—DISTILLED SPIRITS PLANTS > SUBPART S—Containers and Marks (§19.471 to §19.499) > 19.483—Specifications for marks.

19.483—Specifications for marks.

(a) Basic requirements. A proprietor must place the marks prescribed by this subpart on cases, encased containers, and packages of spirits and denatured spirits so that they are:
(1) Of adequate size to be easily read;
(2) Of a color in distinct contrast to the color of the background;
(3) Legible; and
(4) Durably affixed.
(b) Use of labels. A proprietor may use labels as the means for applying prescribed marks if the labels meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) Location. A proprietor must place the prescribed marks on one side of the case or encased container, or on the head of the package.

Code of Federal Regulations

( 26 U.S.C. 5206 )