Are there any sulfite labeling requirements for alcoholic beverages?
Since July 9, 1987, warning labels have been required on all alcoholic beverages with at least 10 ppm of sulfites. Only beverages bottled prior to that date are exempt. The warning appears on either the front or back label of the product or on a bottle neck strip. It contains a generic statement, such as “contains sulfites,” or a specific statement as to the type of sulfiting agent involved. 13. Do drugs list sulfites on their labels? FDA regulations that went into effect June 3, 1987, require manufacturers to include a warning label on all prescription drugs to which sulfites have been added. Sulfites need not be listed on the labels of over-the-counter products so sulfite-sensitive individuals should contact the manufacturer to determine whether sulfites are used in specific over-the-counter products. 14. Can sulfite residues in food be detected? Because all sulfiting agents can produce sulfur dioxide, residues are measured as parts per million of this gas. These residues cannot be d
