Search Results for agency_names:"Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau"

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  • 2025-00955 — Major Food Allergen Labeling for Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5763
    Reading Time:about 81 minutes

    The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is proposing a rule that would require alcohol beverage labels to disclose the presence of major food allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame. This initiative aims to give consumers who are allergic to these foods essential information to make informed choices about alcohol consumption. The proposal is part of a broader push to standardize labeling with other food products, and TTB is considering an extended compliance period to reduce the impact on the industry, particularly small businesses. Comments on the proposal are being sought until April 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants drink labels to tell people if they are made using certain foods, like milk, eggs, or nuts, to help people with allergies stay safe when they choose what to drink.

  • 2025-00957 — Alcohol Facts Statements in the Labeling of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 6654
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is proposing a new rule that would require all alcohol beverage labels to include a standardized "Alcohol Facts" statement. This label would disclose the per-serving alcohol content, calories, and nutritional information for wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages. The proposal aims to help consumers make more informed decisions by providing them with vital product information on the label. TTB plans to allow five years for compliance, giving producers time to adjust their labels accordingly.

    Simple Explanation

    In a plan to help people understand what's in their drinks, a government group wants all wine, beer, and strong drinks to have a label that shows how much alcohol, calories, and nutrients they have, like how food has labels. They're giving companies five years to change their labels to fit these new rules.

  • 2025-00912 — Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment-Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4634
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has announced an increase in the maximum penalty for violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act (ABLA) from $25,561 to $26,225 due to inflation. This adjustment is part of a regular update required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act, aiming to keep penalties effective and properly reflect their deterrent impact. The new penalty amount takes effect on January 16, 2025, and applies to any violations assessed after that date. For more details, readers can visit the Bureau's updated web page.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making the fine for breaking the rules about labels on alcoholic drinks a bit bigger because things get more expensive over time. From now on, if someone breaks these rules, they might have to pay up to $26,225 instead of $25,561.