TTB Sample Letter

 

Month, Date, 2010

Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division
Department of the Treasury
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
1310 G. Street N.W., Room 200E
Washington D.C. 20220

In reference to 21 CFR 184.1330 and 27 CFR 24.250, [insert your winery name here] is seeking permission to increase the allowed dosage of Acacia (gum arabic) from the approved 2 lbs/1000 gallons of pure gum arabic to [insert lbs/1000 gallons desired]. This product, as supplied by the Institut Oenologique de Champagne and distributed by Scott Laboratories, will be used to clarify and stabilize wine.

We would like to treat [insert number of gallons or liters] of [insert type/variety of wine and vintage]. This dosage is within the manufacturers recommended levels that have been used in other wine growing countries.

We appreciate your quick response by FAX, email or mail to the address in our company header above. We will await approval before making requested addition.

Sincerely,

[Type your name]

[Type your title]

C.C. Scott Laboratories Fax (707) 765-6674

Mari Kirrane
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau
221 Main St Suite 1340
San Francisco, CA 94105
FAX: (202) 453-2678