Alcohol Beverage and Food Law Services
Lindsey Zahn P.C. represents alcohol beverage and food companies before the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state regulators, including the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA). From the first permit to ongoing compliance, the firm handles the filings, reviews, and agreements that let you focus on making and selling great products.
TTB Permits
Federal basic permits, brewer's notices, DSP permits, amendments, and relocations.
TTB Labels / COLAs
Label review and Certificate of Label Approval filings through approval.
TTB Formulas
Formula drafting, GRAS ingredient review, and TTB submissions.
NYSLA Licenses
New York State Liquor Authority licenses, brand registration, and changes.
Social Media & Advertising
Advertising, website, and social media review under TTB and tied house rules.
Compliance & Trade Practices
Outside compliance counsel: reporting, direct shipping, tied house, and more.
FDA: Low-Alcohol & Non-Alcoholic
FDA labels for wines under 7% ABV, dealcoholized wines, and non-malt beers.
FDA: Food Products
FDA food label review, nutrition exemptions, claims, and facility registration.
Distribution & AP Agreements
Distribution agreements, franchise law, and alternating proprietorship agreements.
Contract Production and Co-Packing Agreements
Contract production, custom crush, and co-packing agreements for brands and producers.
Grape Variety & AVA Petitions
Petitions to establish new AVAs and approve new grape variety names.
Corporate Restructuring & M&A
Federal and state filings for ownership changes, mergers, and acquisitions.
Marketing & Promotions
Sweepstakes, contests, and coupon campaigns, reviewed state by state.
Employee Training
Custom compliance training for sales, marketing, and design teams.
What Sets the Firm Apart
- Federal and New York under one roof. TTB permits, labels, and formulas and New York State Liquor Authority licensing are handled by the same lawyer, so federal and state filings are planned together.
- Low- and no-alcohol products under FDA rules. Wines and ciders under 7% ABV, non-malt beers, and dealcoholized products follow FDA labeling, and the firm advises on both sides of that line.
- An operator’s view of the business. Lindsey trained at Cornell’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration and worked in hotels, restaurants, and hospitality operations before law school, so advice fits how beverage businesses actually run.
What Happens on the First Call
- You describe your business. What you make or import, where you plan to sell, who owns the company, and your target launch date.
- Lindsey maps the filings. Which federal TTB, FDA, and state filings apply, and the order to tackle them in.
- You get scope, timing, and fees. A clear description of the work, a realistic timeline, and the fee, before any work begins.
- You decide. There is no obligation to proceed. If you do, the firm sends an engagement letter and gets started.
Tell Us About Your Project.
Launching a brand, filing a permit, entering a new state, or facing a regulator? Request an initial consultation and the firm will follow up.