The TTB is non-essential and will not operate to process permits, labels and other things filed. Those who work with the TTB (federal liquor licensin...
Alternating Proprietorship and Participation of Host in Tenant’s Operations
If I have an alternating proprietorship, Can I use the host’s staff as independent contractors to assist me in alcoholic beverage production? Yes, a...
I have my TTB permit/license. Now what?
After you get your federal approval to manufacture alcoholic beverages; you have 5 continuing duties in addition to compliance with all federal and st...
Alternating Proprietorship
Alternating Proprietorships – “Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it.” The Empire Strikes Back With so many new craft bev...
New Food Product Label Guidelines
New Food Product Label Guidelines The FDA is expected to issue new food product label guidelines by the end of 2016. Changes will include updat...
ABC’s of Hard Cider Records
ABC’s of Hard Cider Records Hard Cider records must be separately maintained as a fruit wine in the hard cider tax class. If you also produce...
TTB and Winery Help
TTB & Winery Help Q: What TTB reports does a craft distiller have to file and when? A: Distilleries making Beverage Alcohol only (no...
AT THE CROSSROADS OF TRADEMARK AND LIQUOR LAW
Trademarks for the alcoholic beverage industry can be significantly different than trademarks in other industries. There is a litany of regulations ...
Liquor & Grocery Stores Now Being Subject to TTB Inspections of Shelf Plans and Schematics
The federal TTB issued its first 2016 ruling (2016-1) announcing its efforts to identify non-compliance with tied house rules prohibiting breweries, w...
Tip for writing your alternation plan
Federal law requires that proprietor (business/license) must have operational control of the shared (“alternating”) portion of the premises each c...