Labels—which must be pre-approved by TTB—are an important source of information for consumers. This section provides resources intended to help take the mystery out of labeling regulations and procedures. For more specific commodity-related information, please visit the commodity tabs across the top of the TTB.gov homepage.
Notice No. 128, Proposed "Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley" Viticultural Area
This proposed rule establishes the "Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley" viticultural area in central Washington State. View copies of this proposal and any comments received at Regulations.gov within Docket No. TTB-2012-0003. Comments are due on or before July 9, 2012. (05/08/12)
Notice No. 127, Proposal Concerning "Cachaça"
This proposed rule (PRM) amends the distilled spirits regulations to include "Cachaça" as a type of rum distinctive to Brazil. View copies of the PRM and any comments received at Regulations.gov within Docket No. TTB-2012-0002. Comments are due on or before June 29, 2012. (04/30/12)
T.D. TTB-103, Disclosure of Cochineal Extract and Carmine in the Labeling of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages
This final rule requires industry members to disclose the presence of cochineal extract and carmine in the labeling of alcohol beverages by April 16, 2013. See Docket No. TTB-2010-0008 at Regulations.gov for this rulemaking's complete history. (4/16/2012)
TTB Announces Final Step in Revisions to Label Approval Form
The Department of Treasury has submitted the revised information collection requirements for TTB Form 5100.31 (Certificate of Label Approval, or COLA) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. See Treasury’s recent Federal Register Notice to learn more about how to comment. Comments are due on or before April 30, 2012. (04/12/12)
Notice No. 126, Standards of Identity for Pisco and Cognac
Notice No. 126 proposes to include "Pisco" in the distilled spirits standards of identity regulations as a type of brandy that must be manufactured under the laws and regulations of either Peru or Chile. This document also includes a technical correction removing "Cognac" from the same regulations. See the instructions under "Addresses" in the Notice for information about how to submit comments or view any comments we receive or visit Regulations.gov Web site for Docket No. TTB-2012-0001. Comments are due on or before May 29, 2012. (03/27/12)
Update Your Web Address for COLAs Online
Please update your bookmarks! The address for COLAs Online has changed to www.ttbonline.gov. As of April 6, 2012, you will no longer be able to access COLAs Online using https://www.ttbonline.gov/colasonline/. (03/23/12)
T.D. TTB–102, Establishment of the Wisconsin Ledge Viticultural Area. Effective on April 23, 2012, this final rule establishes the 3,800-square mile “Wisconsin Ledge” viticultural area in northeastern Wisconsin. See Docket No. TTB–2011–0007 at Regulations.gov for this rulemaking’s complete history. (3/22/2012)
T.D. TTB–101, Labeling Imported Wine with Multistate Appellations.
Effective on April 23, 2012, this final rule will allow imported wines to be labeled with multistate appellations of origin, which is currently allowed only for domestic wines. See Docket No. TTB–2010–0007 at Regulations.gov for this rulemaking’s complete history. (3/22/2012)
TTB Announcement: Certificate of Label Approval Streamlining Efforts
We are excited to share with you some news about our COLA review process streamlining efforts and some of the changes we have planned for the coming months and years. Read the TTB Announcement. (02/29/12)
TTB Managers Exchange Commodity and Program Areas
We are pleased to announce that our Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division Assistant Directors will “exchange” commodity and program assignments within the Division. This exchange affects the Formulation, Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverage Labeling Office, and the Wine Labeling Office. (02/17/12)
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