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…
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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…
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…
Common TTB COLA Application Errors: Foreign Text and Required Translations
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…
Labeling Requirements for Non-Alcoholic Spirit Products: Key Compliance Considerations
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…
Common TTB Labeling Errors: Adding New Text to an Approved COLA
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…
What TTB Reports and Returns Are Required for Wineries?
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…
Has Your TTB Permit Changed Since Approval? What to Know About Amendments
If your federal permit was approved some time ago, there is a strong possibility that your business has evolved since then. Changes to ownership, operations, location, or structure are common…
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