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Listening Sessions Ended: Comment Period Closing

March 29, 2024

Due Today - Written Comments on Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens, and Ingredients

The comment period for Notice No. 232, Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages With Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens, and Ingredients, will close today, Friday, March 29.

In Notice No. 232, published on January 31, 2024, TTB announced two virtual listening sessions and opened a docket for written comments to receive input from the public on labeling of wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages to disclose per-serving alcohol and nutritional information, major food allergens, and/or ingredients. The transcripts for the two listening sessions are posted to Regulations.gov as Supporting and Related Documents in Docket No. TTB-2024-0002.

Written comments may be submitted electronically or via postal mail and must be submitted or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. ET, March 29, 2024, using the instructions provided in Notice No. 232.

Colorino and Trincadeira Approved as Grape Variety Names

We recently granted administrative approval of two additional grape variety names as type designations on American wine labels: “Colorino” as a synonym for Lambrusco and “Trincadeira” as a synonym for Tinta Amarela. Wine bottlers may use these names, as well as other names granted administrative approval, to label American wines pending the results of any subsequent rulemaking to revise the list of approved grape variety names provided in the TTB regulations at 27 CFR 4.91.

Michael Warren Appointed Deputy Director, Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division

Michael began his TTB career in 2004 as a formula specialist in the Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD). After 12 years in ALFD, he moved to Field Operations, serving as a compliance officer and later a program manager in the Market Compliance Office (MCO). He then returned to ALFD as Assistant Director of the Formulation Office. Throughout his tenure, Michael has demonstrated a commitment to professional growth and development, seeking out diverse experiences—including details in TTB’s Office of Special Operations and Intelligence Division—to expand his expertise and enhance his contributions to TTB.

Due to his vast understanding of the regulations, laws, and policies that govern our permittees, Michael has earned the respect of both his TTB colleagues and industry members. He has solidified his expertise and reputation as a trusted authority in many ways, such as by conducting training sessions for both internal and external stakeholders, and by representing TTB as a U.S. Food & Drug Administration liaison.

Please join us in welcoming Michael Warren as the new Deputy Director of ALFD.

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