Does Your Malt Beverage Require TTB Formula Approval?
Recently we’ve seen an uptick in the number of malt beverage formula applications that do not require formula approval.
Understanding when a formula is not required can help to save you time by skipping the formula approval process!
TTB Ruling 2015-1 exempts from formula approval malt beverages made with certain ingredients and processes, such as honey, certain fruits, certain spices, and certain food ingredients, based on its finding that those ingredients are traditionally used in the production of fermented beverages designated as “beer,” “ale,” “porter,” “stout,” “lager,” or “malt liquor.”
The ruling states the label for such products must include a class/type designation that is in accordance with trade understanding of the product. Such designations must include the base product, such as “malt beverage,” “beer,” “ale,” etc., together with a modifier or explanation that provides the consumer with adequate information about the fruit, spice, honey, or other food ingredient used in the production of the beer.
These handy resources will help you to better understand the requirements:
- If you aren’t sure whether an ingredient or process is traditionally used and exempt from formula approval, refer to TTB Ruling 2015-1: Attachment 1 prior to applying for formula approval.
- When you’re ready to design your label, information on acceptable labeling designations for products containing exempt ingredients can be found in our Boot Camp for Brewers formulas and labeling presentations.
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