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Expansion of Allowable Revisions to Approved Alcohol Beverage Labels
We recently expanded the list of changes that can be made to previously-approved alcohol beverage labels without requiring those labels to be resubmitted to TTB for review:
We’ve added 4 items to the list of allowable revisions, and we expanded 2 items already on the list.
Here are the new items:
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YOU MAY…
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WINE
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COMMENTS
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38. Add, change, or delete opening instructions for a box wine container.
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YES
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N/A
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N/A
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The instructions may include graphics limited to showing the step-by-step guidance.
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39. Add, change, or delete a statement providing tapping instructions for a keg.
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YES
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N/A
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YES
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40. Add to, change on, or delete from the label or container the name (or name and address) of the container manufacturer.
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YES
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YES
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YES
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41. Change the stated numerical representation of the International Bitterness Units or Original Gravity.
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N/A
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N/A
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YES
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In addition, we’ve updated and expanded #3 and #36 on the list of allowable revisions.
TIP: After making changes to your label, you can save time by reviewing the list of allowable revisions before you apply for label approval.
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Personal Importation of Beverage Alcohol Products
We are frequently asked about the requirements that apply when people are moving back to the U.S. with alcohol – for example, bringing your wine collection into the United States.
While TTB regulates the importation of beverage alcohol products for commercial use we do not regulate personal importations. However, ALL federal, state, and local taxes must be paid, and other state, local, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements may apply.
If you intend to bring back a substantial quantity of alcohol for your personal use, you should contact the port through which you will be entering the country, and make prior arrangements for entering the alcohol into the United States. It may also be useful to contact the carrier you plan to use, as many have strict guidelines regarding the shipment of alcoholic beverages.
For information on CBP requirements, please visit the CBP homepage.
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