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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.

For more rulings, see our main TTB Rulings page.

IMPORTANT

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 Additionally, these rulings may have been modified, superseded, or made obsolete by changes in federal laws or regulations.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
  • 2015-1 Ingredients and Processes Used in the Production of Beer Not Subject to Formula Requirements
  • 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

Last reviewed: January 14, 2015
Last updated: February 1, 2024
Maintained by: Regulations and Rulings Division