What Are the Differences Between a TTB Brewery and a Brewpub?
What Are the Differences Between a TTB Brewery and a Brewpub? At Lindsey Zahn P.C., we frequently receive questions from clients about the distinction between a brewery and brewpub with…
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Is Prior Notice Required for Alcohol Beverages?
What is Prior Notice? Prior Notice is a mandatory notification to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) that a food shipment is entering the United States. This requirement applies…
How to Set Up a TTB Permits Online Account
To set up a Permits Online account with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“), follow these steps: 1. Access the TTB Permits Online Website Go to the…
How to Acquire Barcodes for Your Alcohol Beverage Products
Ensuring your alcohol beverage products have the correct barcodes is crucial for smooth market entry and retail operations. Barcodes, or UPCs, are essential for proper scanning, tracking, and inventory management…
Understanding Bottle Deposits and Redemption Labeling for Alcohol Beverages
When your alcohol beverage company ventures into a new market, you might be focused on securing licenses, finding distributors, and establishing sales channels. However, one crucial detail that’s easy to…
What Are Allowable Revisions to TTB COLAs?
For many manufacturers, designing labeling and branding is never truly final. Designs, branding, addresses, and dates often change. Additionally, basic product details may evolve since the label was initially approved…
What Reports Must Distilleries Submit to the TTB?
In life, only death and taxes are certain, and this is especially true in the alcohol beverage industry. The federal government has created a detailed regulatory system to ensure it…
What Reports Must Breweries Submit to the TTB?
In life, only death and taxes are certain, and this holds especially true in the alcohol beverage industry. The federal government has established a detailed regulatory framework to ensure it…
Demystifying Alcohol Label Approvals: Tips for a Smooth Process
Navigating the complex world of alcohol label approvals can be daunting, but understanding the process and following some key tips can help ensure a smoother and more efficient experience. At…
Steps to Acquire a New York State Farm Meadery License
What is a Farm Meadery License and What are the Benefits for Licensees? The New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA“) allows applicants to apply for a farm meadery license, which…
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