---
kind: "section"
citation: "27 C.F.R. § 5.28"
title: "27"
number: "5.28"
heading: "Formulas, samples, and documentation."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/27/5.28"
---

# §5.28. Formulas, samples, and documentation.

- (a) In addition to any formula specifically required under [subpart J](/cfr/27/subpartJ.md) of this part, TTB may require formulas under certain circumstances in connection with the label approval process. Prior to or in conjunction with the review of an application for a certificate of label approval (COLA) on TTB Form 5100.31, the appropriate TTB officer may require a bottler or importer to submit a formula, the results of laboratory testing of the distilled spirits, or a sample of any distilled spirits or ingredients used in producing a distilled spirit. After the issuance of a COLA, or with regard to any distilled spirits required to be covered by a COLA, the appropriate TTB officer may require a full and accurate statement of the contents of the container.
- (b) A formula may be filed electronically by using Formulas Online, or it may be submitted on paper on TTB Form 5100.51. See [§ 5.11](/cfr/27/5.11.md) for more information on forms and Formulas Online.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 26 U.S.C. 5301, 7805, 27 U.S.C. 205 and 207.

### Source

Source: T.D. TTB-176, 87 7579, Feb. 9, 2022, unless otherwise noted.