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Thinking About Importing Beer into the U.S.? Important Legal Considerations

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Thinking About Importing Beer into the U.S.? Here’s What You Need to Know Congratulations on considering the importation of beer into the U.S.! This is a significant and potentially rewarding step. However, it’s crucial to understand the requirements for importing beer, as the alcohol beverage industry is highly regulated at both the federal and state […]

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Contract Brewing or Co-Packing? Key Considerations

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It is increasingly common for beer companies to engage a contract brewer for brewing, bottling, and labeling a beer product. While beneficial, several critical considerations arise when starting a contract brewing or co-packing relationship. For businesses aiming to enter the beer industry without bearing the upfront costs of equipment, obtaining a physical production space, and

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What is a TTB Bond? Who is Required to Have a TTB Bond?

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If you are applying for for a federal basic distilled spirits plant, bonded winery, or brewer’s notice, the question of whether you need a bond on file with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) is likely on your mind. This element, embedded within the federal basic permit application, is both complex and

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TTB Basic Permit Amendments: Types and Tricks

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Navigating amendments to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) federal basic permit can be daunting. Questions like altering bonds, relocating a distillery, or changing LLC members are common as businesses evolve. Working with an attorney well-versed in the types of permits as well as with Permits Online is crucial. The amendment process

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Essential Considerations When Working With a Contract Distiller or Co-Packer

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It is not uncommon for spirits companies to collaborate with a contract distiller that handles the distillation, bottling, and labeling of a distilled spirits product. The contract distilling arrangement is ideal for those companies entering the spirits industry without dealing with upfront equipment, licensing, or administrative costs. While partnering with a contract distiller can be

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Federal TTB Formula Approvals: What You Need to Know for Your Alcohol Beverage

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Demystifying Federal TTB Formula Approvals: A Crucial Guide for Your Alcohol Beverage When it comes to crafting and introducing a new alcohol beverage to the market, navigating the intricate regulations set by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) is a critical step. One of the key aspects of this process is obtaining

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What is a TTB COLA Waiver?

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Securing a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) can often be a time-consuming process, posing challenges for companies eager to import products promptly. However, under specific circumstances, companies may explore the option of obtaining a COLA waiver from the TTB, facilitating the importation of certain alcohol

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