**BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS**

**Alcohol & Tobacco**

**Office of Alcohol and Tobacco**

# New Division Chief {#new-division-chief .unnumbered}

*By The Editor*

Theresa Glasscock has been selected as the Division Chief for the
Domestic & International Trade Division. Her new duties will be
overseeing the Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program, label fraud,
advertising, trade practices, consumer complaints, contamination of
products and other domestic and international alcohol related issues. In
2001, Ms. Glasscock began working as the Director of Industry Operations
in the Baltimore Field Division before being selected as the Division
Chief of the Domestic & International Trade Division. In 1996, Ms.
Glasscock transferred to Washington, D.C. and the next five years worked
for the Enforcement Management Staff, (now known as Field Management
Staff), as Chief of Policy Development and Evaluation and then as Chief
of the Field Management Staff. In 1994, Ms. Glasscock became ATF's first
graduate from the Women's Executive Leadership Program, and was
subsequently selected as the Group Supervisor in St. Louis, Missouri. In
1985, Ms. Glasscock began her tenure with ATF as a secretary in the
Falls Church, Virginia, office and in the Norfolk, Virginia, field
office. While raising her family and working, she attended college to
enhance her knowledge in law and business. In 1987, Ms. Glasscock was
featured in the Tidewater Virginia business magazine in an article
entitled, "[The Instant Image"]{.underline} as possessing those people
skills and techniques which present the ultimate professional image. In
1988, Ms. Glasscock began her career as an Inspector in the Baltimore
Area and also worked in Pittsburgh. Prior to ATF, she worked for the
Department of the Army and the Department of the Navy. Ms. Glasscock has
over 17 years with the Federal Government and is a member of the
National Association for Female Executives, and the International
Association of Chiefs of Police.

#  Regulations Corner  {#regulations-corner .unnumbered}

# Changes to List of American Grape Variety Names  {#changes-to-list-of-american-grape-variety-names .unnumbered}

# *By Jennifer Berry (716) 434-8039* 

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has added the names of four
grape varieties to the list of approved grape variety names of American
wines contained in 27 CFR § 4.91. On March 18, 2002, ATF published
Treasury Decision ATF-475 in the Federal Register, adding the names
Albariño, Alvarinho, Black Corinth, and Fiano to the list. These
additions are effective on May 17, 2002. Long established Old World
grapes, Albariño, Alvarinho, and Fiano are gaining popularity in the
United States. While Fiano is Italian in origin, Albariño and Alvarinho
are, respectively, the Spanish and Portuguese names for a grape that
originated on the Iberian peninsula. Black Corinth is widely grown in
California for raisin production, but has recently been used to produce
wine. In addition, ATF has proposed two amendments to the grape varietal
list in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking No. 941, published in the
Federal Register on April 10, 2002. The public comment period for this
proposed rule closes on June 10, 2002. The first amendment would
recognize the name "Durif" as a synonym for the Petite Sirah grape,
while the second would recognize the name "Primitivo" as a synonym for
the Zinfandel grape. ATF is basing this proposal on recent DNA research
into the identity of these grapes by the University of California at
Davis. The proposal will have no effect on the labeling of imported
wines, because the varietal list in § 4.91 pertains only to American
wines. The varietal designation of imported wines must comply with the
laws of the country of origin. As the European Union already recognizes
"Zinfandel" and "Primitivo" as synonymous names, Italian producers of
this grape are currently authorized to import their product into the
United States with the varietal designation "Zinfandel." Instead, the
proposal will make ATF's varietal list more accurate and will allow U.S.
producers to use the synonyms.

Elimination of the Bond Requirement in 27 CFR Part 20

####### By Lisa M. Gesser (202) 927-8210

On April 12, 2002, the Regulations Division published Treasury Decision
No. 476 in the Federal Register. This final rule amends the regulations
in 27 CFR Part 20 by eliminating the requirement for users and dealers
of specially denatured spirits to file bonds. The rule becomes effective
on June 11, 2002.

Experimental Purposes of Tobacco Products

*By Robert Ruhf (202) 927-8210*

Manufacturers of tobacco products may remove, from their factories,
tobacco products for experimental purposes. Section 5704(a) of Title 26
of the United States Code allows such removals. Regulations have
required that manufacturers receive ATF approval before making such
removals. ATF has eliminated manufacturers' applications to receive ATF
approval. Instead, manufacturers must record information about the
removal and disposition of such tobacco products. For further details,
read Treasury Decision ATF‑478 on the ATF web site at
<http://www.atf.treas.gov/regulations/decisions.htm>.

Update on Labeling Policy

*By Judy Harrison (202) 927-8450*

ATF has been asked to further clarify our policy, which was previously
published in this newsletter in February 2001, on the use of the term
**"lively"** on still wine labels. To view the update in its entirety,
visit the ATF website [http://www.atf.treas.gov/
press/industry/fy02/040502labelingupdate.htm](http://www.atf.treas.gov/press/industry/fy02/040502labelingupdate.htm).

The updated language appears as follows. "...Alcohol Labeling and
Formulation Division (ALFD) has determined that the term
**"lively**,**"** which was previously prohibited completely from
appearing on the label of still wines, will now be permitted on still
wines, **provided that it is not used in such a way that it is likely to
mislead consumers to believe that the wine is effervescent, or is a
substitute for effervescent wine.** Each use of the term **"lively"** on
a still wine label will be examined on a case-by-case basis."

ALFD is happy to answer any questions or respond to any comments. Please
do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 1-866-927-2533
or contact us via email at <alfd@atfhq.atf.treas.gov>.

Sulfite Declaration Guidelines

*By Adam Krautheim (202) 927-8140*

The Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) would like to take
this opportunity to remind you of the label requirements for the sulfite
declaration. At a minimum, **any** alcohol beverage which contains 10 or
more parts per million of sulfur dioxide must be labeled with one of the
following three statements required by 27 CFR Parts 4, 5 and 7:
"Contains Sulfites" or "Contains (a) sulfiting agent(s)" or a statement
identifying the specific sulfiting agent. Any further statement related
to the sulfite warning must be in addition to one of the previously
stated requirements. Please note any additional sulfite information will
be evaluated individually by ATF to determine whether it satisfies the
requirements of 27 CFR.

ALFD has received a number of applications where the word "Sulfites" is
misspelled as "Sulphites." Please note, "Sulfites" is the only accepted
spelling of the word in this instance. If you have any questions, please
contact the ALFD Customer Service Team at (202) 927-8140, toll free
(866) 927 ALFD (2533) or by e-mail at <alfd@atfhq.atf.treas.gov>.

**"Black and Tan" Labeling Guidelines**

*By Adam Krautheim (202) 927-8450*

The Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) has observed an
increase in the number of "Black and Tan" malt beverage labels that fail
to comply with our labeling guidelines. "Black and Tan" is a malt
beverage product composed of two (2) classes of malt beverages. The
class and type designation is the names of the two classes of malt
beverages in conjunction with \"Black and Tan,\" e.g., \"Black and Tan,
Stout and Ale.\" If either class contributes less than 40% of the volume
of the malt beverage, the percentage of each class must be shown, e.g.,
\"Black and Tan, 70% Stout and 30% Ale.\"

ALFD has identified two recurring problems pertaining to the labeling of
"Black and Tan" malt beverages. We have received labels for "Black and
Tans" that do not identify the two classes of malt beverages. We have
also received labels for "Black and Tan" that are made with only one
class of malt beverage. ALFD will not approve any label for \"Black and
Tan\" that does not comply with the guidelines outlined in this article.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact ALFD
Customer Service at (202) 927-8140, toll free (866) 927-ALFD (2533) or
by email at alfd@atfhq.atf.treas.gov.