by Michael Kaiser 5.25.16 The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued emergency regulations that would require manufacturers, including wineries, to warn consumers about the chemical called bisephenol A (BPA). OEHHA has listed BPA as a female reproductive toxicant under Proposition 65. Proposition 65 is decades old ballot initiative that protects California … Read more
WineAmerica Board Meeting Brings New Leadership and New Members Washington, DC – WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, took part in the annual National Wine and Grape Policy Conference this week in Washington, DC. Held in conjunction with Winegrape Growers of America, the three-day conference attracts wine industry leaders from across the country to … Read more
by Michael Kaiser 4.14.16 Alcohol excise taxes are a hot topic on Capitol HIll of late. This week we see another bill introduced that would lower federal excise taxes for wine. A bi-partisan bill, the Wine Excise Tax Modernization Act of 2016 (H.R. 4934), has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Mike … Read more
The amendment was dropped from consideration on the bill. We will be considering other legislative options with our alcohol industry coalition partners. Craft Beverage Reform and Tax Modernization Act Introduced as Amendment to FAA Bill by Michael Kaiser 4.7.16 Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) have introduced the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax … Read more
