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TTB NEWSLETTER | Weekly News

February 5, 2021

IN THIS ISSUE

Greetings! This week we’re highlighting how to determine if you need to get your formula approved before sending us your labels, a notice regarding using Pay.gov to file wine operational reports, and an upcoming TTB system outage.

DO I NEED A FORMULA? SPEED UP GETTING YOUR LABELS APPROVED BY KNOWING THE ANSWER

Understanding when you need to get formula approval for a wine, beer, or distilled spirits product can save you time when it comes to getting your labels approved. In order to avoid having your label applications returned for correction because you need formula approval or laboratory sample analysis first, you need to know the answer to the question, “Do I need a formula?”

Most alcohol beverages do not require TTB formula approval, but when you add ingredients that alter the flavor or color of your product, or use certain processes not addressed in the regulations, the chances are good that you will.

How can you easily determine if your product requires formula approval or laboratory sample analysis? We’ve got a handy tool on TTB.gov that helps you answer the question: Which Alcohol Beverages Require Formula Approval? The tool walks you through a series of questions about your product and then provides a clear answer based on how you respond. The tool also provides standard product definitions and some regulatory tips.

If you prefer to cut to the chase, you can always browse a list of distilled spirit, beer/malt beverage, and wine products that require formula approval.

PAY.GOV NOTICE RE: REPORT OF WINE PREMISES OPERATIONS

Pay.gov users are currently unable to file the Report of Wine Premises Operations (TTB F 5120.17) for 2021 activity. A fix will be deployed February 10, after which you may file 2021 reports. We apologize for any inconvenience.

SYSTEM OUTAGE

We will be conducting maintenance this week affecting the following:

• TTB.gov
• COLAs Online
• Formulas Online
• Permits Online
• Public COLA Registry

When: Saturday, February 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

Sign up to receive email alerts about upcoming outages. Look under the “General Information” category.

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