Beer Rulings | TTB: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

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Rulings offer formal interpretations of TTB and ATF regulations. Below you will find IRS Revenue Rulings and ATF/TTB Rulings pertaining to the malt beverage industry.

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This may not be a complete listing of all current and valid rulings. Additionally, these rulings may have been modified, superseded, or made obsolete by changes in federal laws or regulations. To verify the content of any TTB rulings, please contact us at 202-453-2265, or online.

2020-2 Gluten Content Statements in the Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages
2020-1 Expanded Tolerances for Voluntary Calorie Statements in the Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages
2017-2 Revised - Freshness Dating and Allowable Returns of Malt Beverage Products under the FAA Act
2016-1 The Shelf Plan and Shelf Schematic Exception to the "Tied House" Prohibition, and Activities Outside Such Exception
- Frequently Asked Questions on TTB Ruling 2016-1
2015-1 Ingredients and Processes Used in the Production of Beer Not Subject to Formula Requirements
- Exempt Ingredients and Processes Determined to be Traditional Under TTB Ruling 2015–1
- Examples of Adequate and Inadequate Designations in Accordance with Trade Understanding
2013-2 Voluntary Nutrient Content Statements in the Labeling and Advertising of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages [NOTE: also see TTB Ruling 2020-1]
2013-1 Malt Beverages Sold Exclusively in Intrastate Commerce
2010–2 Consolidated Imports of Personal Purchases of Alcohol Beverage Product
2008-3 Classification of Brewed Products
2004-1 Caloric and Carbohydrate Representations in the Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages
2002-2 Labeling and Advertising of Flavored Malt Beverages
2000-1 Direct Shipment Sales of Alcohol Beverages
95-2 Athletes, Athletic Activities or Events and Motor Vehicles in Labeling and Advertising of Alcoholic Beverages
94-3 Ice Beer
92-2 Imported Bulk Beer
85-4 Use of the Term "Natural" in the Labeling and Advertising of Alcoholic Beverages
84-3 Transfer of Certificates of Label Approval
83-6 Transfers of Certificates of Label Approval
80-3 Labeling and Advertising of Malt Beverages
76-13 Malt Beverages of Less Than 1/2 of 1% Alcohol by Volume Subject to FAA Act
71-535 Labels on Imported Alcoholic Beverages
64-233 Beer Concentrate
62-95 Statement of Alcohol Content on Labels of Malt Beverages
57-124 Permit and Labeling Requirements
56-579 Importation of Alcoholic Beverages
55-164 Change in Ownership
54-577 Advertising of Malt Beverages
54-513 Labeling and Advertising of Malt Beverages
54-451 Beer as Ship's Supplies
54-248 Members of the Delegation of a Foreign Country to the United Nations