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What the FDA Regulates vs. What the TTB Regulates: Key Differences for Alcohol Producers

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For alcohol producers, understanding the roles of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) is critical. While both agencies play a part in ensuring the safety, quality, and labeling of alcohol beverage products, their areas of oversight differ. The FDA primarily regulates food safety and non-alcohol […]

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What Is a TTB Use-Up Request for Alcohol Beverages?

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In the alcohol beverage industry, regulatory compliance is critical when it comes to labeling. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) oversees these regulations, ensuring that labels meet federal requirements before products reach the market. However, in some cases, businesses may find themselves with pre-printed labels that no longer comply with updated TTB

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How to Import Hard Cider into the U.S.

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Importing hard cider into the United States requires navigating a series of regulatory requirements imposed by various federal agencies, including the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), and the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). These agencies enforce rules related to labeling, packaging, taxes, and public health to

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How to Import Distilled Spirits and Liquor into the U.S.

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Importing distilled spirits and liquors into the United States involves a multi-step process and requires compliance with strict regulations enforced by federal agencies like the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), and the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). These agencies regulate alcohol for safety, labeling, packaging, taxes,

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Importing Unique Spirits & Liquors into the U.S.: A Guide for Importers

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Importing unique spirits and liquors that aren’t yet “mainstream” in the United States can be a rewarding business venture, as these products often offer something distinct to the market. However, the process of importing liquors like cachaça, shochu, raki, pisco, baijiu, chinotto, cynar, palenque, and marañón can come with a series of challenges. This high-level

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What are the Most Common Mistakes on A TTB Permit Application?

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Submitting an application for an Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) permit can be a complicated process, and even minor errors can lead to delays, rejections, or additional scrutiny. For alcohol producers such as wineries, breweries, and distilleries, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of your application is critical. Here are some of the

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2024 Year in Review: Key Legal Trends in the Alcohol Beverage Industry

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As the alcohol beverage industry continues to grow and evolve, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant legal developments and trends. For wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries, and meaderies, understanding the key legal changes and emerging issues is crucial to staying compliant and competitive. In this year-in-review post, we highlight some of the

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