27 CFR 4.101 - Use of the term “organic.”

Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 19, 2025

Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms last revised: Mar 20, 2025

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§ 4.101 - Use of the term “organic.”

(a) Use of the term “organic” is optional and is treated as “additional information on labels” under § 4.38(f).

(b) Any use of the term “organic” on a wine label or in advertising of wine must comply with the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Organic Program rules (7 CFR part 205) as interpreted by the USDA.

(c) This section applies to labels and advertising that use the term “organic” on and after October 21, 2002.

[T.D. ATF-483, 67 FR 62858, Oct. 8, 2002]

authority: 27 U.S.C. 205,unless

source: T.D. 6521, 25 FR 13835, Dec. 29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 27 CFR 4.101