Alcoholic Beverage Law

If you have a big birthday coming up or another family milestone, you may want to get some people together for a party. You haven’t quite decided where to host it yet, but you have a few ideas in mind. You want people to be able to relax and have a drink at your...

To start a business in the U.S. that will produce and/or import beer, malt beverages, wine or distilled spirits, you need the approval of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). One of the key factors you need to determine is whether the TTB must approve...

Florida has a rich tradition of alcohol production. The warm climate and fertile soil that its vineyards and breweries enjoy make Florida-brewed alcoholic beverages particularly sought-after across the nation. But there are a few governmental regulations that...

Use of any word implying a product is organic or natural has come under fire in recent years, given the standards that products must be held to in order to label them as such. Recently, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has received a number of...

Many businesses that sell alcohol rely on their liquor, beer and wine sales for a significant portion of their revenue. Whether you operate a restaurant that serves cocktails along with meals or a grocery store licensed for the retail sale of alcohol, customers buying...

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently investigated a Texas distillery’s sponsorship agreements, which led to the unlawful exclusion of products from their competitors. As a result, the distillery paid a $305,000 Offer in Compromise (OIC) to the...

No matter what part of the alcoholic beverage industry you’re in, labeling your products, and ensuring your labels remain in compliance with industry regulations, can be a headache. When seeking initial approval for your malt beverage label, simple missteps can result...

Obtaining a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) can be a headache for alcohol beverage industry members. Before launching your product, labels must be approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). However, the TTB recently expanded its list of...

Creating something exciting for your friends and family to enjoy can enhance your times together. It can be fun to have loved ones help you develop and perfect your craft. However, when the thing you produce is alcohol, it is essential to understand the rules and...

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has revised its regulations for labeling and advertising on distilled spirits and malt beverages. Published February 9th, this rule signifies Phase 2 of the rulemaking regarding the modernization of labeling and...