Comment 0410483

From: jcarpen5@hotmail.com
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 1:46 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 am writing to ask that you allow alcohol beverages in this country to include basic information such as serving size and alcohol per serving on their labels. For years, state and federal authorities have encouraged Americans to eat and drink responsibly. Today American consumers are able to make healthier decisions about what they eat because nearly all edible products have nutritional and serving facts displayed prominently on the outside packaging.                                                                                                    It is time that drinks with alcohol are allowed to do the same.
With regard to labels, it is time that spirits, wine and beer follow the same guidelines as all other consumable products. Let the American consumer know the facts about what he or she is drinking.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

John M Carpenter
2620 Vinedale Avenue
Valrico, Florida 33594 cc: Representative Michael Bilirakis
Senator Bill Nelson
Senator Mel Martinez
Director Pat Parmer