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2024 Newsletters
April 2024
- Coming Soon! New Look and Feel for TTB.gov
- CBMA Imports: First Quarter Claims Can Now Be Filed
- TTB Boot Camp for Brewers Webinar Series: Videos Now Available
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise
- Office of the United States Trade Representative: Additional Hearings and Extension of Post-Hearing Comment Period: Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
March 2024
- Due Today - Written Comments on Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens, and Ingredients
- Colorino and Trincadeira Approved as Grape Variety Names
- Michael Warren Appointed Deputy Director, Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- Reminder: Written Comments Due March 29 on Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens, and Ingredients
- Visit Us at WiVi Central Coast!
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Investigation of Claims of Evasion of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise
- Reminder: Attorney-Advisor Position Closes March 25
- Virtual Public Listening Sessions Transcripts Now Available; Written Comments Due March 29
- TTB Establishes Contra Costa AVA and Expands Central Coast and San Francisco Bay AVAs
- Administrative Approval of Wine Treating Material
- TTB Career Opportunity: Attorney-Advisor
- Customs and Border Protection and Treasury Issue Final CBMA Rule
- TTB to Present at National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) Legal Symposium
- Visit Us at Eastern Winery Exposition!
- Visit Us at California Craft Beer Summit!
- Virtual Public Listening Sessions Concluded; Docket No. TTB-2024-0002 Open for Written Comments
- FY23 TTB Annual Report Now Available!
- Frequently Asked Question: How Does TTB View Social Media Influencers in the Context of Alcohol Beverage Advertising?
February 2024
- Reminder: Virtual Public Listening Sessions Next Week
- TTB Permit Modernization
- TTB Publishes New Strategic Plan
- Visit Us at ACSA Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show!
- TTB Accepts Offers in Compromisecial)
- Update: Virtual Public Listening Sessions
- Frequently Asked Question: Can I Add a Website or QR Code to My Label Without Applying for a New COLA?
- Department of Agriculture: U.S. Codex Office Public Meetings
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- TTB Expands the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area
- Frequently Asked Question: Can I Add Bottle Deposit Information to My Label Without Applying for a New COLA?
- Visit Us at Oregon Wine Symposium!
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: National Organic Standards Board Meeting
- Virtual Public Listening Sessions on Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens, and Ingredients
- Proposed Information Collections: Time to Comment
- Department of Commerce: Procedures and Rules for Article 10.12 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
January 2024
January 30, 2024 Special Edition
- TTB Announces 2 Virtual Listening Sessions for Public Input
- Visit Us at WSWA Access Live!
- Reminder: Avoiding ACE Data Errors that May Delay Payment of CBMA Importer Refund Claims
- Are Commercial Vinegar Producers Regulated by TTB?
- Visit Us at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium!
- Visit Us at SHOT Show!
- Provide Feedback on our Chemist Certification Program
- ABLA Civil Penalty Adjusted for Inflation
- Federal Trade Commission to Hold Hearing on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials
- Visit Us at CiderCon!
- TTB Announces Selection of New Director of Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division
- International Trade Commission: Glass Wine Bottles
- TTB Announces 4 AVA Proposed Rules
- Reminder: 2024 Tax Return and Report Due Dates Now Available
- Update: New Date for Enhanced Security of Zix Secure Email Message Center
2023 Newsletters
December 2023
- 2024 Tax Return and Report Due Dates Now Available
- TTB Enhances Security of Zix Secure Email Message Center
- TTB Personnel Changes
- Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments and Notice of a Public Hearing
- TTB Career Opportunities: Statistician (Operations and Administration) for Recent Graduates and Public
- Happy Holidays!
- Reminder: Upcoming CBMA Importer Claims Webinar
- Food and Drug Administration: Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application
- TTB Career Opportunity: Clerk (Office Automation)
December 13, 2023 Special Edition
- Elisabeth C. Kann Named TTB’s 4th Deputy Administrator
- TTB Leadership Update
- CBMA: Upcoming Importer Claims Webinar
- Semiannual Unified Regulatory Agenda Now Available
- TTB Issues TTB G 2023-14, an update to TTB G 2018-2, Eligibility Requirements to File Excise Tax Returns and Wine Operations Reports Annually
- Formulas Online Update 2.21.0 Adds Fields for Colors and Limited Ingredients
- TTB Accepts Offers in Compromise
- Export Certificate System in myTTB - Second Webinar Scheduled!
- Proposed Information Collections: Time to Comment
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Meeting
November 2023
- Register for Upcoming TTB Boot Camp for Brewers Webinars
- TTB Career Opportunity: Attorney-Advisor
- We Hope You Had a Happy Thanksgiving!
- TTB Updates Industry Circular on Single Taxpayer Rules for Certain CBMA Benefits
- What Domestic Activities Constitute 'Processing' for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for the Reduced Distilled Spirits Tax Rates?
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit 2024
- TTB Career Opportunity for Recent Graduates: Au
- New Electronic Export Certificate System
- FAQ on Wine Tax
- Veterans Day Observation
- TTB Career Opportunities: Supervisory Regulations Specialist and Alcohol and Tobacco Regulations Specialist
- Frequently Asked Question (FAQ): I understand that I may be eligible for a reduced rate of tax on beer that I "produce." What activity counts as "produced"?
- Permits Online: What Happens After You Submit?
- TTB Career Opportunity: Management and Program Analyst
October 2023
- TTB Applications System Maintenance October 28
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise
- Due Date for Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax is Coming Soon
- Reminder: Register for Upcoming TTB Boot Camp for Brewers Webinars
- TTB Career Opportunity: Supervisory Chemist (Deputy Director)
- TTB Boot Camp for Brewers Webinar Series: Register for Upcoming Webinars and Watch Past Sessions
- Grenache Gris and Garnacha Roja Approved as Grape Variety Names
- Amy Greenberg Appointed Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Headquarters Operations
- Food and Drug Administration: Agency Information Collection Activities; Color Additive Certification
- Food and Drug Administration: Guidance Documents Referencing Pre-Existing Tobacco Products
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- New Cider Resources Fact Sheet!
- TTB Accepts Offers in Compromise
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Regulatory Implementation of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise
- TTB Boot Camp for Brewers Webinar Series: Register for Upcoming Modules!
- TTB Seeks Comment on Changing the Name of the Proposed ‘Wanapum Village’ AVA to ‘Beverly, Washington’
- CBMA Imports: New FAQ for Foreign Producer Registration
- TTB Applications System Maintenance October 6-7
- Due Date for Quarterly Filers is Coming Soon
- Holiday Observances
- TTB Career Opportunity: Assistant Administrator Management/CFO
September 2023
- CBMA Imports Update: Deadline for 2023 Assignments and Opening of 2024 Assignments
- CBMA Imports: 3rd Quarter Claims May be Filed Monday, October 2
- Farewell Andrew Malone, Director of Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division
- Introducing TTB Boot Camp for Brewers Webinar Series
- TTB Proposes Nine Lakes of East Tennessee AVA
- Visit Us at MeadCon East!
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise
- Department of Agriculture: U.S. Codex Office
- Changes Coming to Pay.gov Next Week
- Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments on Significant Foreign Trade Barriers
- Food and Drug Administration: Request for Nominations on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee
- Reminder: Log into myTTB for CBMA Importer Claims System
- Reminder: 3 Excise Tax Return Periods in September
- TTB Applications System Maintenance September 13-14
- TTB Establishes Winters Highlands Viticultural Area; Proposes Two New AVAs
- TTB Annual Satisfaction Survey Closing Soon
- Labor Day Observance
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
August 2023
- Planning for Fiscal Year 2024 Outreach is Underway!
- Open Data at TTB
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Alleged Failure to Pay Taxes
- Malt Beverage Labeling Tips
- TTB.gov System Maintenance August 18-19
- Food and Drug Administration: Request for Nominations on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee
- Garanoir Grape Variety Name Approved
- Visit Us at ADI 2023 Craft Spirits Conference & Vendor Expo
- Department of Agriculture: U.S. Codex Office
- TTB Career Opportunities: Investigator and Auditor
- Anatomy of a Malt Beverage Label Tool is Here!
- Approval of Wine Treating Materials
- TTB Career Opportunity for Recent Graduates: Auditor (Financial)
- Federal Trade Commission: Proposed Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials; Comments Sought
July 2023
- Frequently Asked Question: Can I Buy and Use a Small Still for Home Distilling?
- Proposed Information Collections: Time to Comment
- Federal Trade Commission: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
- TTB Career Opportunities: Statistician and Auditor
- Food and Drug Administration: Public Meeting for Developing Tobacco Products’ Strategic Plan
- We Want to Hear From You! Please Tell Us What You Think of TTB
- TTB Issues Procedure on Transfer of Beer Between Breweries Not of the Same Ownership
- When Disaster Strikes
- 6 Tips to Keep in Mind When Applying for a Wine Label COLA
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Alleged Failure to Pay Taxes
- Department of Commerce: International Trade Administration: Request for Comments
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- TTB Establishes the Long Valley–Lake County Viticultural Area; Modifies the High Valley and North Coast Viticultural Areas
- Assistance for New Industry Members
- TTB Career Opportunity for Recent Graduates: Statistician
June 2023
- Reminder: Trade Practices ANPRM Comment Period Closes on July 7
- CBMA Imports: Second Quarter Claims May be Filed Monday, July 3
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Alleged Failure to Deposit Taxes
- TTB Career Opportunities: Deputy Director and Attorney-Advisor
- Reminder: Cannabidiol (CBD) is not Authorized for Use in Alcohol Beverages
- Frequently Asked Question: Do I need a COLA or Certificate of Exemption for Malt Beverages Sold Exclusively in Intrastate Commerce?
- TTB Joins White House in Celebrating Pride Month
- Department of Commerce: International Trade Administration: President’s Export Council
- Semiannual Unified Regulatory Agenda Now Available
- In Commemoration of Juneteenth
- Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Marketing Service
- TTB Career Opportunity: Investigator
- Making Wine for Commercial Sale from a Kit? You Might Need Formula Approval and a Statement of Composition
- TTB Boot Camp for Distillers Webinar Series: Videos Now Available
- Personal Importation of Beverage Alcohol Products
- TTB To Extend Comment Period for the Trade Practices Regulations ANPRM Until July 7
May 2023
- New Malt Beverage Labeling Guidance at TTB.gov
- Common Errors on Alcohol Beverage Formulas: Missing Supporting Documentation
- Memorial Day Observance
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Meeting
- TTB Career Opportunity: Physical Science Technician
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Upcoming Importer Claims Webinar and New Import Claims System Walkthrough Video
- Boot Camp for Brewers 2023 Slides Available
- Frequently Asked Question: 'The person who used to file our COLAs left the company. How do I cancel their account so they can no longer access COLAs Online?'
May 17, 2023 Special Edition
- CBMA Updates: Register for Upcoming Webinar and Tour Importer Claims System in Walkthrough Video
- Greco Bianco Grape Variety Name Approved
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee Meeting
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- Reminder – Consideration of Updates to Trade Practices Regulations Comment Period Closes on June 7
- Clarion Grape Variety Name Approved
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Alleged Failure to Pay Taxes
April 2023
- CBMA Spotlight Series: New FAQs for Importer Claims and Foreign Producer Registration
- TTB Extends Comment Period for Proposed Crystal Springs of Napa Valley Viticultural Area
- Visit Us at Craft Brewers Conference!
- TTB Career Opportunities: Auditor (Financial) and Investigator
- CBMA Import Resources
- Muscardin Grape Variety Name Approved
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Permit Violations
- Department of Agriculture: National Organic Program: 2023 and 2024 Sunset Review and Substance Renewals
- Food and Drug Administration: Proposed Collection of Information; Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Information Collection; Entry Summary
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Overview on Getting Started with Importer Claims Webinar Recording Now Available
- Catarratto Grape Variety Name Approved
- Greg Greeley Appointed as TTB’s Chief Information Officer
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Trade Practice Violations
- TTB Career Opportunity: Alcohol and Tobacco Regulations Specialist
- TTB’s CBMA Importer Claims System is Live
- Cinsault Grape Variety Name Approved
- TTB Requests Comments on 6 Existing Information Collections and New Pilot Test Collection
- TTB Announces Selection of New Director of Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division
- TTB Announces Selection of New Field Operations District Director
- Treasury Department Announces Belarus Sanctions Rules - Includes Tobacco Sector
- TTB Career Opportunity: Labeling Specialist
April 3, 2023 Special Edition
- TTB’s CBMA Importer Claims System is Now Available
March 2023
- CBMA Spotlight: Importer Claims System Coming Monday, April 3
- Distilled Spirits Specialty Products: Label Must be Consistent with TTB-Approved Formula
- TTB Proposes 2 New American Viticultural Areas
- Visit Us at WSWA 2023 Access Live!
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit 2023
- TTB Career Opportunities: Chemist, Statistician, and Tax and Trade Formula Specialist
- CBMA Import Claims System is Almost Here: Create Your Account
- Industrial Alcohol Presentation Now Available
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
- Upcoming Webinar ‘CBMA Imports Update: Preparing for Importer Claims’
- Formulas and COLAs Online: A New Option Available to Receive Verification Code
- Visit Us at the California Craft Beer Summit!
- Difficulty Paying Your Taxes? Check Out Our Taxpayer Relief Payment Options
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
- TTB Career Opportunity: Management and Program Analyst
- Reminder: TTB Encourages Updating Key Contact Information by March 17 to Prepare for CBMA Import Claims
- Want to Get Your Product to Market Faster? Double-Check that the Ingredients are Allowed for Use in Alcohol Beverages
- TTB to Present at National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) Legal Symposium
- Visit Us at Eastern Winery Exposition!
- TTB Career Opportunities: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Specialist and Auditor (Financial)
- Action Needed: Update Key Contact Information to Prepare for CBMA Import Claims
- FY22 TTB Annual Report Now Available
- TTB Proposes Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA
- Gouais Blanc Grape Variety Name Approved
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
February 2023
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Foreign Producer System Walkthrough Webinar Video
- Avoiding Common Errors On Label Applications – Providing Translations of Foreign Text
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
- Visit Our Presentations Page at TTB.gov
- Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Marketing Service
- TTB Career Opportunities: Clerk and Investigator
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Translations and New FAQs on the Importer Claims Process Now Available
- Problem with Inbound Messages to TTB Identified and Corrected
- Visit Us at ACSA Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show!
- Visit Us at Oregon Wine Symposium!
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
- TTB Career Opportunity: Attorney-Advisor
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Foreign Producer System Update Allows Flexibility to Increase Existing Assignment to Importer
- TTB Laboratory Services
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise
- Department of Agriculture: U.S. Codex Office
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
January 2023
- Visit Us at CiderCon!
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Avoiding Errors in ACE Entries and Foreign Producer Registrations
- TTB’s Compliance Lab Closes its Doors on January 31
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Failure to Pay Taxes
- Department of Agriculture: National Organic Program; Strengthening Organic Enforcement
- Scheduled Maintenance to TTB Systems
January 23, 2023 Special Edition
- New CBMA Training Opportunities
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Foreign Producers Registration Webinar and New FAQs
- Visit Us at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
- 2022 Year in Review: Best of TTB.gov
- TTB Career Opportunity: Attorney-Advisor
- TTB Extends Time to Submit Comments on Updating Trade Practice Regulations
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Foreign Producers Registration Webinar and Important Information for Importers
- 2023 Tax Return and Report Due Dates Now Available
- ABLA Civil Penalty Adjusted for Inflation
- TTB Adds ‘Singani’ to the Distilled Spirits Standards of Identity as a Product of Bolivia
- Upcoming FAET Presentation at SHOT Show
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- Semiannual Unified Regulatory Agenda Now Available
- CBMA Spotlight Series: TTB Now Has Responsibility for CBMA Tax Provisions for Imported Alcohol
- Upcoming FAET Presentation at SHOT Show
- Scheduled Maintenance to TTB Systems
- TTB Career Opportunity: Investigator
2022 Newsletters
December 2022
- TTB Issues Industry Circular on Calculating Tax Rates for Distilled Spirits
- CBMA Spotlight Series: New FAQs Added
- Goodbye 2022. Hello 2023!
- CBMA Spotlight Series: 'May a foreign producer reduce the quantity of CBMA tax benefits assigned to an importer or reassign CBMA tax benefits to a different importer?'
- Announcing TTB Retirements
- Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments and Notice of a Public Hearing
- Happy Holidays!
- CBMA Spotlight Series: CBMA Import Provisions Webinar Slides Available
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Failure to Pay Taxes
- TTB Career Opportunity: Intelligence Research Specialist
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Training Opportunities and ACE CBMA Tax Rates Table
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
- International Trade Commission: White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Computer)
December 7, 2022 Special Edition
- New CBMA Training Opportunities
- CBMA Spotlight Series: ‘What does a person acting on behalf of a foreign producer need to have as proof of their authorization?’
- TTB Proposes 2 New AVAs and Expansion of Existing AVA
- TTB Accepts 2 Offers in Compromise
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
- Department of Commerce and Library of Congress: Study on Non-Fungible Tokens
- Food and Drug Administration: Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements; Delayed Effective Date
November 2022
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Foreign Producers Should Register Now to Make Importer Assignments
- TTB Boot Camp for Distillers Webinar Series: What to Expect in a Distilled Spirits Plant Excise Tax Audit
- Proposed Information Collections: Time to Comment
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Meeting
- TTB Career Opportunity: Supervisory International Affairs Specialist (Director, International Affairs Division)
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- TTB Issues Industry Circular on the Use of Social Media in the Advertising of Alcohol Beverages
- CBMA Spotlight Series: Comment Period Closing for Temporary Regulations to Implement CBMA Import Refund
- Federal Trade Commission: Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Reviews and Endorsements
- Federal Trade Commission: Unfair or Deceptive Fees Trade Regulation Rule Commission
- TTB Wants Your Input on Trade Practices
- Reminder: Statutory Requirements for Industry Members
- TTB Boot Camp for Distillers Webinar Series: What to Expect in a Distilled Spirits Plant Product Integrity Investigation
- Veterans Day Observance
- Food and Drug Administration: Proposed Collection of Information; Tobacco Retailer Training Programs
- TTB Career Opportunity: Management Analyst
November 9, 2022 Special Edition
- TTB Wants Your Input on Trade Practices
- Frequently Asked Question: How Do I Obtain an Export Certificate for Wines, Malt Beverages, or Distilled Spirits Being Shipped to a Foreign Country?
- TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Failure to Pay Taxes
- Passing of Retired TTB Employee Charlie Bacon
- TTB Career Opportunities: Chemist and Auditor (Financial/Excise Tax Auditor)
October 2022
- TTB Launches myTTB System for CBMA Foreign Producer Registrations
- Frequently Asked Question: When are Frozen Dessert Products Containing Spirits Regulated as Alcohol Beverages?
- TTB Boot Camp for Distillers Webinar Series: Labeling
October 25, 2022 CBMA Special Edition
- TTB Launches myTTB System for CBMA Foreign Producer Registrations
- Frequently Asked Question: Boot Camp Series Schedule
- Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments
- TTB Career Opportunities: Auditor (Financial—Excise Tax Auditor) and Investigator
- TTB Boot Camp for Distillers Webinar Series: Formulas
- Planning for Fiscal Year 2023 Outreach is Underway!
- Understanding the Label and Formula Application Processing Times Pages
- Visit Us at the NBWA Annual Convention!
- Department of Health and Human Services: FDA Request for Nominations
- Department of Health and Human Services: FDA Food Labeling Proposed Rule
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
September 2022
- TTB Boot Camp for Distillers Webinar Series: Records, Reports, & Returns
- Disaster Relief
- TTB Career Opportunity: Investigators
September 23, 2022 Special Edition
- TTB Publishes Temporary Regulations to Implement CBMA Import Refunds
- TTB Publishes Temporary Regulations to Implement CBMA Import Refund
- Comment Period closing for ‘American Single Malt Whisky’ Standard of Identity
- Proposed Establishment of the Yucaipa Valley AVA
- Introducing Enhanced Security Measures to Formulas and COLAs Online
- Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments
- TTB Updates Regulations and Guidance on Authorized Wine Treating Materials
- Introducing TTB Boot Camp for Distillers Webinar Series
- Reminder: Enhanced Security Measures Coming to Formulas and COLAs Online
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
- Visit Us at ADI 2022 Craft Spirits Conference & Vendor Expo
- Introducing Enhanced Security for Permits Online with New Sign-in Process
- Department of Agriculture: Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for Organic Production
- TTB Career Opportunity: Regulations Specialist (Project Coordinator)
- Reminder: Enhanced Security Measures Coming to Permits Online
- Does Your Malt Beverage Require TTB Formula Approval?
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial)
August 2022
- TTB Updates Its Wine Treating Materials and Related Regulations
- TTB Enhances Security of Formulas and COLAs Online with New Login Process
- We Want to Hear From You! Please Tell Us What You Think of TTB
- TTB Employees Win United States Attorney’s Awards
- New Login Process Coming to Permits Online Sept. 8
- TTB Establishes the Gabilan Mountains Viticultural Area
- Visit Us at MeadCon!
- TTB Career Opportunity: Chemist
- TTB Enhances Security of Permits Online with New Login Process
- Scheduled Maintenance to Upgrade TTB’s Call Center Systems
- TTB Career Opportunity: Investigator
- Comment Period Closing for Modernization of Qualification Requirements for Brewer’s Notices
- Comment Period Closing for Labeling Wines Containing Added Distilled Spirits
- TTB Announces Selection of New Field Operations District Directors and Audit Director
- TTB Presents on Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)
July 2022
- TTB Proposes ‘American Single Malt Whisky’ Standard of Identity
- TTB Boot Camp for Distillers: Formulas and Labels
- What to Include to Get Your Formula Approved Faster
- Federal Trade Commission Request for Comments
- TTB Issues Chemist Certifications for Spring 2022
- Spanish-Language Presentation Available on Requirements for Importing Distilled Spirits into the United States
- Open Data at TTB: Public COLA Registry
- Frequently Asked Question: Can I Buy and Use a Small Still for Home Distilling?
- Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
- TTB Career Opportunity: Tax and Trade Formula Specialist
- TTB Resources for Alcohol Labeling Compliance
- Transferring Unlabeled Bottled Wine (Shiners) Between Two Winery Premises
- TTB Career Opportunity: Auditor (Financial/Forensic)
- Visit Our Presentations Page at TTB.gov
- Contract Brewing & Alternating Proprietors: Who Gets the COLA?
- USDA: National Organic Standards Board Meeting
June 2022
- Announcing New Appointments at TTB
- TTB’s Regulatory Agenda Update Now Available
- TTB Proposes Modernization of Qualification Requirements for Brewer’s Notices
- Tobacco Industry: Special Occupational Tax Due July 1
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: National Organic Standards Board Call for Nominations
- TTB Proposes Modernization of Qualification Requirements for Brewer’s Notices
- Tobacco Industry: Special Occupational Tax Due July 1
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: National Organic Standards Board Call for Nominations
- TTB Establishes 4 American Viticultural Areas
- TTB Joins White House in Celebrating Pride Month
- TTB Career Opportunities: Attorney-Advisors and Supervisory Investigator
May 2022
- TTB Proposes Changes to Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits
- TTB Establishes West Sonoma Coast American Viticultural Area
- TTB Career Opportunity: Alcohol and Tobacco Regulations Specialist
- Access All TTB’s Online Services at MyTTB.gov
- Koshu Grape Variety Name Approved
- Help Improve Our Formula Approval Tool: Volunteer for User Experience Testing!
- TTB Career Opportunity: Attorney-Advisor
- Another Step Towards the New myTTB Experience
- Schioppettino Grape Variety Name Approved
- Trade Practices Video Series
- Recent Changes to Pay.gov
- Proposed Information Collections: Time to Comment
- TTB Career Opportunity: Physical Science Technician
April 2022
- Changes Coming for TTB Forms on Pay.gov
- Visit Us at Craft Brewers Conference!
- Dobricic Grape Variety Name Approved
- New Deputy Assistant Administrator for Permitting and Taxation
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Rulemaking: Definition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearms
- Health Claims in Advertising - Advertising Compliance
- Presentation Now Available: Requirements for Importing Wine into the United States (Requisitos Para Importar Vino a los Estados Unidos)
- Food and Drug Administration: Evaluating the Public Health Importance of Food Allergens Other Than Major Food Allergens
- TTB Career Opportunity: Industry Outreach Program Manager
- Health Claims in Advertising – Regulations
- Avoiding Common Errors on Label Applications – Providing Translations of Foreign Text
- Request for Nominations for the Industry Trade Advisory Committees
- Use of the Word ‘Clean’ in Alcohol Beverage Labeling and Advertising
- TTB Presents at KombuchaKon
- Health Claims in Advertising - Suggesting Health Benefits
- TTB Participates in Panel at National Alcohol Beverage Control Association Legal Conference
- Due Date for Quarterly Filers is Coming Soon
March 2022
- Taxpayer Relief Payment Options: Are You Eligible?
- Health Claims in Advertising – Mitigating Health Consequences
- 2 New Wine Treating Materials Approved
- Importation of Alcohol Beverages of Russian Federation Origin and Export of Alcohol Beverages and Tobacco to Russia and Belarus
- Visit Us at Eastern Winery Exposition
- Expanded List of Devices for Proofing Spirits
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Meeting
- TTB Career Opportunities: Supervisory Investigator and Technical Assistant Specialist
- Establishment of San Luis Obispo Coast and Expansion of Clarksburg AVAs
- Proposed Establishment of Long Valley-Lake County AVA and Modification of High Valley and North Coast AVAs
- TTB Career Opportunity: Investigator
- TTB Issues Additional Guidance on Trade Practices
- Visit Us at Oregon Wine Symposium LIVE!
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
- Food and Drug Administration: Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements; Delayed Effective Date
February 2022
- New Grape Variety Names Approved
- Proposed Information Collections: Time to Comment
- System Outage Notice
- ABLA Civil Penalty Adjusted for Inflation
- Avoiding Common Errors on Your Labels – Government Health Warning Statement
- Treasury Releases Competition Report for Alcohol Market
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: Public Meeting & Comment Request National Organic Program Standards
- TTB Career Opportunity: Formula Specialist
Febuary 9, 2022 Special Edition
- Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverage Labeling and Advertising Regulations Final Rule
- New Guidance on ‘Ethiopian Hops’
- Do I Need a Formula? Speed Up Label Approval by Knowing the Answer
- TTB Career Opportunity
January 2022
- Visit Us at CiderCon!
- FY21 TTB Annual Report Now Available
- Reminder – Comment Period for DSP Permit Modernization Proposal Set To Close
January 25, 2022 Special Edition
- Updates on Permitting and Taxation Leadership
- Visit Us at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium!
- New Deputy Director, Application Services Division Joining TTB!
- TTB Trade Practice Investigations into Sponsorship Results in a $305,000 Offer in Compromise
- TTB to Present on Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax at SHOT Show
- Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Nominations to Trade Advisory Committee on Africa
- TTB Trade Practice Investigations into Sponsorships Result in Two $225,000 Offers in Compromise
- Janelle Christian Selected as Outreach Director
- Submitting Claim Forms to TTB Online
- TTB Accepts 3 Offers in Compromise for Failure to Pay Taxes
- System Outage Notice