Comment 04110930

From: egladding@aol.com
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 3:52 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,

Eleanor Gladding
1955 North Jackson Street
Chandler, Arizona 85225
 cc: 
Senator John McCain
Senator Jon Kyl
Representative Jeff Flake
Director Leesa Berens Morrison