Under regulation 5(4)(ea), the presence of ingredients that cause hypersensitivity to individuals (e.g. sulphur dioxide and sulphites) in alcoholic beverages, must be declared on the product label, even though regulation 6(3) of the Food Regulations exempts intoxicating liquors (alcoholic beverages) from having to carry a statement of ingredients.

However, when ingredients are used as distillates for alcoholic beverages (in the case of cereals, whey or nuts), or as fining/clarifying agents in beer or wine (e.g. fish gelatine or isinglass), this information need not be declared on the product label. However, voluntary declaration of such information by companies is permitted.