What: On January 17, 2025, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published a proposed rule to require disclosure of per-serving alcohol, calorie, and nutrient content information in an “Alcohol Facts” statement on all alcohol beverage labels subject to TTB’s regulatory authority under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act).
The proposed rule would require alcohol content, nutritional content, and appropriate serving sizes for alcohol beverage labels. TTB is also proposing mandatory alcohol content statements for certain types of malt beverages, beer, and wine that are not currently required to be labeled with an alcohol content statement.
TTB proposes a compliance date of 5 years from the date that a final rule resulting from this proposal is published in the Federal Register.
Why: TTB solicits comments on the following:
1. Would it be easier for consumers to locate alcohol content information on a label if it is required to be included in the Alcohol Facts statement and if so, why?
2. Alternatively, should TTB allow alcohol content labeling as an optional element of the Alcohol Facts statement?
3. Does the placement of alcohol content information affect costs of compliance and regulatory burdens? If so, how?
4. Does the proposal to require alcohol content information as part of the Alcohol Facts statement affect competition or issues addressed by international trade agreements or international standards?
6. Mandatory Statement of Alcohol in Fluid Ounces of Pure Alcohol per Serving
TTB certified that this proposed rule, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. TTB seeks comments from small businesses specifically addressing any anticipated impacts of the proposed regulations.
Action: Submit comments to TTB on or before April 17, 2025.
Is your small business or entity being negatively impacted by a proposed rule? If yes, write a comment letter to the proposing agency.