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…
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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…
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…
How to Relocate Your New York Alcohol Facility: NYSLA Petition for Removal Guide
Expanding your operations? Found a better facility? Moving within the state? Then you need to understand the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA“) Petition for Removal process. If you’re planning…
How to Obtain a New York State Farm Cidery License
What is a New York State farm cidery license? The New York State farm cidery license, as defined by Article I, § 3 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, includes…
What Is New York State Labeled Cider?
According to Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABCL) Section 3(20-e), “New York State labeled cider” is defined as “cider made exclusively from apples or other pome fruits grown in New York…
What Is Alcohol-Removed or Dealcoholized Wine?
As the demand for more health forward beverages continues to rise, wine companies are increasingly turning their attention to a new category of wines: alcohol-removed or dealcoholized wines. With consumers…
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