Comment 04110789

From: lmhimes@netzero.net
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 4:54 PM
To: Rulemaking, TTB
Subject: Notice No. 41: Labeling and Advertising of Wines, Distilled
Spirits and Malt Beverages



U.S.  TTB
 

Dear U.S.  TTB,

I believe consumer-friendly Serving Facts labeling for beer, wine and liquor products would be helpful and that allowing it is long overdue.

Current labeling regulations appear to be a mishmash of contradictory requirements and prohibitions that make apples-to-apples comparisons between products impossible.

At a minimum, the TTB should allow:

1. serving size
2. servings per container
3. alcohol per serving
4. calories per serving
5. grams of fat, carbs, protein per serving 6. a standard serving definition
   (The definition recognized by most government agencies is 0.6 ounces of alcohol)

This basic information would help consumers make more informed decisions about what and how much they drink.

Thank you for your consideration.


Sincerely,

bill himes
834 engard ave.
delair, New Jersey 08110
 cc: 
Senator Frank Lautenberg
Representative Robert Andrews
Senator Jon Corzine
Director Jerry Fischer