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What is a TTB COLA Waiver?

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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Exploring Alternatives to Establishing a Full-Fledged Winery: A Path to the Wine Business Without a High Initial Investment

For many, venturing into the wine business is a dream come true. However, aspiring vintners often find themselves facing a significant obstacle: the high cost of entry. Establishing a winery demands substantial capital for land, cellar equipment, refrigeration facilities, vineyards, storage, labor, and more. Additionally, there’s the patience required as it can take several years

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Starting Your Meadery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations

Starting a meadery can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it involves navigating various legal considerations to ensure compliance and success. From licensing and permits to labeling regulations and distribution agreements, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. That’s why Lindsey Zahn P.C. has created this invaluable guide for new meaderies. Below, you’ll find the

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Starting Your Cidery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations

Starting a cidery is a dream for many cider enthusiasts, but it involves navigating various legal considerations to ensure compliance and success. From licensing and permits to labeling regulations and interstate shipping laws, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. That’s why Lindsey Zahn P.C. has created this invaluable guide for new cideries. Below, you’ll find

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Starting Your Winery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations

Starting a winery is a dream for many wine enthusiasts, but it involves navigating various legal considerations to ensure compliance and success. From licensing and permits to labeling regulations and interstate shipping laws, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. That’s why Lindsey Zahn P.C. has created this invaluable guide for new wineries. Below, you’ll find

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Key Compliance Considerations for New Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

Embarking on the journey of establishing a winery, brewery, or distillery is a thrilling endeavor filled with promise and passion. Yet, within the realm of crafting exquisite beverages, lies a landscape of complex regulations and requirements. Compliance is the cornerstone of success in the alcohol beverage industry. At Lindsey Zahn P.C., we recognize the intricacies

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Does the FDA Regulate Alcohol Beverages?

We often receive inquiries about whether the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has control over alcohol beverage products. This is a pertinent question, and the answer is not always straightforward. The FDA’s jurisdiction over alcohol beverage products depends on the type of product and the specific circumstances. For instance, the FDA can have labeling jurisdiction

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Starting Your Distillery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations

Congratulations on setting out to establish your distillery! The journey you’re about to embark on is a thrilling one, filled with challenges and the promise of crafting exceptional spirits. While starting any new business can seem overwhelming, launching a distillery presents unique complexities. That’s why Lindsey Zahn P.C. has created this invaluable guide for new

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