Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-9 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND BOTTLERS OF BOTTLED SOFT DRINKS AND SOFT DRINK SYRUPS
Rule 40-7-9-.14 - Labeling

(1) The name or trade-mark, net contents, name of product or flavor, address of bottler or distributor and such other descriptive matter as provided by law or regulations must appear on the label (bottle or crown).

(2) No bottler shall fill bottles or distribute products in bottles bearing a trade-mark other than his own trade-mark, unless such bottler has a contract right from the owner of such trade-mark to use it.

(3) No bottler may use a stock or plain bottle unless he attaches thereto a label which meets all of the requirements of the Georgia Bottling Act.

(4) All syrups, flavors, concentrates and beverage bases must be so labeled as to show their proper classification. They must state on the labels if Artificial Flavor or Artificial Color is present. If the product is made from pure juices and has artificial color, artificial cloud, or essential oils added, the label must so state.

(5) If any of these products contain artificial flavor, they must be labeled "Imitation" directly above the name of the product imitated. The wording "Artificial Flavor and Color" (if artificial color is present), must appear directly under the name of the product imitated. A list of ingredients must appear on label. Spices, flavorings and colorings, other than those sold as such, may be designated as spices, flavorings and colorings without naming each.