What is a TTB COLA? The acronym COLA stands for Certificate of Label Approval. A COLA is a document issued by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) that authorizes the use of a specific label on the container of an alcohol beverage product. Generally speaking, a COLA is required for all alcohol […]
Labeling of wines under 7% alcohol by volume can cause significant challenges for wineries, importers, and brand owners because the regulations governing these products are often unfamiliar territory. Traditional table wines and other vinous beverages with an alcohol content falling below 7% are subject to the labeling jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). The FDA’s labeling regulations are found at 21 CFR Part 101.
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Similar to alcohol-free wine, alcohol-free beer or alcohol-free malt beverages are increasingly becoming a go-to option for many consumers. As we visit more and more breweries and tap rooms, as well as restaurants and bars, it is not unusual to see an alcohol-free beer or malt beverage option. Whether guests wish to embrace an alcohol-free life or pursue “Dry January” or similar, alcohol-free beer and malt beverages are wonderful options for breweries and importers alike to expand their portfolios.
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Alcohol-free wine is increasingly becoming a go-to option for many consumers. With some folks embracing an alcohol-free life or even a “Dry January,” alcohol-free wine remains a great choice for many. It is no surprise that alcohol beverage companies are seeking to enter or expand their presence in this unique sector of the beverage alcohol industry.
TTB published a final rule on August 24th (with the same effective date) that updates federal regulations found at 27 CFR Part 24 for domestic winemaking. Generally speaking, the changes impact wines produced in the U.S. with respect to materials and processes authorized for the treatment of wine and of the juice from which wine is made.
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In a recent notice of proposed rulemaking published by TTB in the Federal Register, the agency proposes to add a standard of identity for Single Malt Whiskey for distilled spirits. Presumably, if the rule is finalized, this would alter 27 CFR 5.143 to add an additional class/type to the whiskey class.
TTB also published a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to labels of wine containing distilled spirits. Currently, most wine labels of fortified wine products are prohibited from mentioning that the wine contains distilled spirits.
Recently, TTB also published a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to labels of wine containing distilled spirits. Currently, most wine labels of fortified wine products are prohibited from mentioning that the wine contains distilled spirits. TTB is seeking comments from industry members with respect to labels of wines that are fortified and/or contain distilled
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In a recent notice of proposed rulemaking published by TTB in the Federal Register, the agency proposes to change the standards of fill for wines and (potentially) for distilled spirits. The proposed rule calls for ten (10) additional authorized standards of fill for wine (e.g., 180 mL, 300 mL, 330 mL, 360 mL, 550 mL, 620 mL, 700 mL, 720 mL, 1.8 L, and 2.25 L). Alternatively, the agency is also considering eliminating all but a minimum standard of fill for wine containers and all but a minimum and maximum standard of fill for distilled spirits containers. The notice can be accessed here.
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In April, TTB clarified its position with respect to the use of the term “clean” on wine labels and advertisements. To date, there are no formal rules or regulations that discuss “clean” and TTB’s clarification is not a legal ruling nor has it defined the term. The agency indicated that consumers should not read the phrase “clean” to mean that the wine is organic or that it has met production standards set by TTB.
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