
Formulation/Malt Beverage and Distilled Spirits Office
- Examining domestic alcohol beverage formulas and pre-import formulas to ensure product integrity, accurate product identification, correct tax classification, and compliance with Federal laws and regulations.
- Reviewing and processing TTB Form 5100.31, Application for and Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval (COLA) submitted electronically or by paper for malt beverage and distilled spirits labels, and issuing certificates of label approval or exemptions for these products.
- Answering inquiries via phone, e-mail, and fax on a wide range of domestic and import issues and concerns relating to the production, formulation, and labeling of malt beverages and distilled spirits.
Contact Information
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division
1310 G Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20220
Customer Service Desk (202) 927-8140
or Toll Free (866) 927-ALFD (2533)
FAX: (202) 927-3306
E-MAIL: alfd@ttb.treas.gov
We offer callers to the Customer Service line the opportunity to select the best option that pertains to your inquiry. The following are the options that you will hear. Please listen carefully and select the correct prompt.
- Address, Fax and Hours of Operation;
- Technical Questions Regarding COLAs Online and COLAs Online Password Resets;
- COLAs Online Registration;
- Formulation, Statements of Process, Pre-Import Letters, Malt Beverage Labels or Distilled Spirit Labels;
- Alcohol Advertising; and,
- Technical Questions Regarding Wine Labeling or Status of Wine Applications.
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