FDA Vanilla Extract Requirements

FDA Requirements for the term "Vanilla Extract"

The FDA has very specific requirements for the formulation & naming conventions of "vanilla extract". This information is very important if you plan to sell your vanilla extract.

Below are links from the FDA's website which cover information on the following topics:

  1. Definition of vanilla extract
  2. Required Ingredients
  3. Naming conventions
  4. When the term "-fold" can be used
  5. Vanilla bean ratio to alcohol
  6. Alcohol proof requirements
  7. Permitted optional ingredients
  8. Labeling requirements
  9. Vanilla bean moisture requirements

Definitions

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=169.3

Vanilla Extract

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=169.175

Concentrated Vanilla Extract

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=169.176

Vanilla Flavoring

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=169.177

Concentrated Vanilla Flavoring

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=169.178