What is the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”)?

What is the TTB? The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, also known as the TTB, is a federal agency tasked with regulating and enforcing laws related to alcohol and tobacco in the United States. The TTB operates as a division of the Department of the Treasury and has the primary responsibility of administering

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TTB Federal Basic Permit Checklist: The Items Needed to Apply for a Permit

If you are planning to start a winery, brewery, or distillery in the United States, you will need to apply for and obtain a federal basic permit or brewer’s notice from the TTB. Applying for a permit can be a complicated and tie consuming process, especially for folks who are not familiar with the permit application process. However, it is a necessary step to legally produce and bottle wine, beer, or distilled spirits in the United States. This article will outline some of the items that are generally needed to apply for an original TTB basic permit or brewer’s notice.

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Everything You Need to Know About Wine Under 7% Alcohol By Volume and the FDA

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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How are Alcohol-Free Beers or Malt Beverages Regulated?

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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TTB Amends Federal Winemaking Regulations re: Wine Treating Materials & Processes

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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Proposed Addition of Single Malt Whiskey to the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits

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.

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