OAR 845-010-0290
Labeling Requirements for Wine
(1)
As used in Sections (4) and (6) of this rule, “control” means that the manufacturer holds the certificate of label approval with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau or holds the certificate of exemption from label approval with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.(3)
“Manufacturer” has the definition set forth in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473), and includes a person who bottles and labels wine.(4)
If the wine is sold in Oregon, the manufacturer must ensure that all wine labels under the manufacturer’s control comply with:(a)
The Commission’s advertising rules (OAR Chapter 845, Division 007);(b)
OAR 845-010-0280 (Standards of Identity and Prohibited Practices Concerning Wine) (Federal Standards for Wine Identity);(c)
OAR 845-010-0206 (Private Labels) (Private Labels); and(d)
When applicable, OAR 845-010-0905 (Wine Produced or Bottled in Oregon from Vitis Vinifera or its Hybrid Grades — Definitions) through 845-010-0930 (Semi-Generic Designation of Geographic Significance) (Oregon Standards for Wine Identity).(5)
If a manufacturer or wholesaler sells a wine in Oregon or causes a wine to be imported into Oregon that does not comply with the labeling requirements, the Commission may, in addition to any other sanction, require the manufacturer or wholesaler to stop selling the wine in Oregon and recall the subject wine.(6)
Only a manufacturer with control over the label may alter or remove a label on wine produced, bottled or made available for sale in Oregon and only in compliance with federal or state laws.(7)
Unless otherwise specified in a rule incorporated by reference, a violation of this rule is a Category IV violation.
Source:
Rule 845-010-0290 — Labeling Requirements for Wine, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=845-010-0290.