Week of August 24, 2007
Greetings! Hope you have had a great week! This week's edition includes basic mandatory labeling information for distilled spirits and information on the application process for the wine industry.
In the TTB Newsletter, we compile the top TTB news of the week and other helpful information about the Bureau and the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations we enforce. Please send any questions and/or comments to Susan Stewart, Executive Liaison for Industry Matters (susan.stewart@ttb.gov) and/or Frosty Chapman, State Liaison (forrest.chapman@ttb.gov). |
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BASIC MANDATORY LABELING INFORMATION FOR DISTILLED SPIRITS - VOLUME 2
Cover
Governing Laws and Regulations
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Mandatory Label Information
Chapter 2: Type Size and Legibility Requirements
Chapter 3: Type Size and Legibility Requirements for Health Warning Statement
Chapter 4: Class and Type Designation
Chapter 5: Name and Address
Chapter 6: Standards of Fill
Chapter 7: Coloring/Flavoring/Blending Materials
Chapter 8: Statement of Age
Chapter 9: Container
THE FEDERAL APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE WINE INDUSTRY:
BONDED WINE PREMISES, ALTERNATIING PROPRIETOR WINE PREMISES, AND CUSTOM CRUSH OPERATIONS
If you are considering becoming a winery, or if you would like to sell wine, here is a discussion of the Federal qualification process for becoming a member of the wine industry. You should begin by determining whether your business plan requires qualification under Federal laws and regulations.
What are my options for entering the wine industry?
How do the regulatory responsibilities and financial investments differ?
If you determine that your plans require TTB qualification, the following information will help you complete the application forms and understand the qualification process:
What TTB application forms are required for Bonded Wineries, Bonded Wine Cellars, and Wholesalers?
What regulations explain the application requirements?
What documents are submitted by a company wishing to qualify as a producing winery?
What documents are required to be a bonded wine cellar?
What documents are submitted by a Custom Crush Client qualifying as a Wholesaler?
What documents do I need to submit for each of these types of qualifications?
May I submit my application online?
Where do I mail the application forms?
What happens after I mail my application to the National Revenue Center?
What happens during an Application Inspection?
If TTB approves your application, you will have ongoing recordkeeping responsibilities, and you may have labeling and tax responsibilities, which will vary depending on your operations.