Many alcohol beverage companies focus heavily on product development, branding, and marketing. However, one of the most overlooked areas of compliance is alcohol advertising law. Unlike many consumer products, alcoholic…
The recent Chapter 11 filing by Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) has left many wineries, breweries, distilleries, importers, and brand owners asking an important question: What happens if my alcohol…
Consumers are increasingly seeking products that align with their values, whether that means fewer ingredients, environmentally responsible practices, or a perceived health benefit. As a result, terms such as “clean,”…
For many alcohol beverage companies, social media has become one of the most important marketing tools for building brand recognition, engaging consumers, and promoting products. As businesses grow, it is…
Entrepreneurs entering New York’s craft beer industry are often surprised to learn that New York State offers multiple brewery license types — each with different privileges, operational limitations, and compliance…
One of the more common — and avoidable — issues we see during the TTB Certificate of Label Approval (“COLA”) process involves labels containing foreign language text without an accompanying…
The market for non-alcoholic spirits and spirit alternatives continues to grow rapidly as consumers seek sophisticated beverage options without alcohol. However, despite the popularity of these products, many companies are…
One of the most frequently overlooked — yet critically important — requirements on alcohol beverage labels is the federal Government Warning Statement. Although the statement itself appears straightforward, we regularly…
One of the most common compliance mistakes we encounter in the alcohol beverage industry involves changes made to labels after a Certificate of Label Approval (“COLA”) has already been issued…
Operating a winery involves far more than producing and selling wine. Federal law imposes ongoing reporting and recordkeeping obligations on bonded wineries and bonded wine cellars, and failure to comply…
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