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

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

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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

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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.

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Changes for Standards of Fill for Wines & Spirits

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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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TTB Clarifies the Term “Clean” for Wine Labels and Advertising

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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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