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Does anyone have advice on navigating the GRAS list for gin botanicals? I've looked at both of these links so far: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-182 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2002-title21-vol3/xml/CFR-2002-title21-vol3-sec172-510.xml Why are these two lists different? While they acknowledge that the lists are not all encompassing, there are some things that are not on there that we know are in some gins out there (ex. cucumber, apple mint, birch leaves). is there a way to get a straightforward answer if a botanical is acceptable before sending a formula? Or do you just shoot your shot and send a formula and hope for acceptance?

Does anyone have advice on how to complete the "step by step production procedure" to the TTB's satisfaction? To what level of detail are they concerned about? Thank you!