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…
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…
Low-alcohol wines have become an increasingly popular category within the broader beverage market. Consumers are often drawn to these products for their lower alcohol content, reduced calorie profile, and convenience—particularly…
Under FDA regulations, most packaged food and beverage products are required to include a Nutrition Facts panel on their labels. However, the FDA recognizes that this requirement can be burdensome…
When most people think about wine labeling requirements in the United States, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) typically comes to mind. For the majority of wines…
Hard seltzers have surged in popularity over the past few years, appealing to consumers who prioritize flavor variety, low-calorie options, and modern branding. But behind the bubbly trend lies a…
Creating a compliant, compelling alcohol beverage label is far more than a design exercise—it’s a regulatory requirement. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) governs label approvals in…
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