by Michael Kaiser
9.12.16
The TTB has extended its comment period for Notice No. 160: Proposed Revisions to Wine Labeling and Recordkeeping Requirements. The notice proposes to amend the labeling regulations to provide that any standard grape wine containing 7% or more alcohol by volume that is covered by a certificate of exemption from label approval may not be labeled with:
- A varietal designation
- A type designation of varietal significance
- A vintage date
- An appellation of origin, unless the wine is labeled is in compliance with the standards set forth in the regulations.
WineAmerica did a full analysis of the proposal, you can read that here. The original comment period was closed on August 22. The TTB re-opened the comment requests from two different trade associations. The extended comment period is now open until December 7, 2016.
To submit a comment, or view the comments that have already been submitted, please visit the comment page here.
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Questions? Contact Michael Kaiser, Director of Public Affairs, mkaiser@nullwineamerica.org.
WineAmerica is the national voice the American wine industry. Based in Washington, D.C., WineAmerica represents wineries in 43 states and leads a coalition of state and regional wine and grape associations. As an industry leader, WineAmerica encourages the dynamic growth and development of American wineries and winegrowing through the advancement and advocacy of sound public policy.
