What a TTB COLA Does—And Does Not—Protect You From
When launching a new wine, beer, or spirits product in the U.S., many brand owners breathe a sigh of relief when their Certificate of Label Approval (“COLA”) is issued by…
Alcohol Beverage and Food Law Blog
The Lindsey Zahn P.C. blog covers the federal and state rules that shape the alcohol beverage and food industries. Posts explain new TTB, FDA, and state regulations, court decisions, and enforcement trends in plain English, with practical steps for wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries, importers, distributors, and food companies.
Topics include permits and licensing, labeling and COLAs, formulas, advertising and social media, distribution, direct-to-consumer shipping, and taxes. For news on non-alcoholic beverages, visit NonAlc.law, and for wine law, On Reserve.
AI-Generated Images in Alcohol Advertising: What Alcohol Brands Need to Know
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way brands create marketing content. For alcohol beverage companies, AI tools can make it easier to generate everything from social media graphics and lifestyle…
Considering an Alternating Proprietorship? What Alcohol Producers Should Know
For many new and growing alcohol beverage businesses, one of the biggest challenges is the cost of establishing and maintaining a production facility. Purchasing or leasing a dedicated facility, acquiring…
Received a TTB Market Compliance Notice? What It Means and What to Do Next
Receiving an email or letter from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) can be unsettling—particularly when it comes from TTB’s Market Compliance Office. A Market Compliance notice…
Things to Consider When Your Alcohol Distributor Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
When an alcohol distributor files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, suppliers can suddenly find themselves facing a number of difficult questions. What happens to unpaid invoices? What happens to the inventory…
How to Start a Liquor Distribution Business
The U.S. alcohol industry presents significant opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to enter the wholesale tier of the market. Whether you plan to distribute spirits, wine, beer, cider, or ready-to-drink beverages,…
How to Obtain a TTB Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Permit
Starting a distillery is an exciting milestone, but before you can legally produce, bottle, process, warehouse, or otherwise handle distilled spirits in the United States, you will generally need to…
What Does a TTB Permit Look Like?
If you’re starting an alcohol business, one of the first questions you may have after applying for a federal permit is surprisingly simple: What does a TTB permit actually look…
Label Requirements for Non-Alcoholic Wine Products: What Wineries and Brand Owners Need to Know
As consumer demand for non-alcoholic wine continues to grow, wineries and beverage companies are increasingly expanding their portfolios to include products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). While…
How to Obtain a New York Distillery License: A Guide for Craft Distilleries and Spirits Brands
Starting a distillery in New York is an exciting opportunity, whether you are launching a craft spirits brand, expanding an existing beverage business, or opening a tasting room. Before producing,…
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