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Distilled Spirits

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Distilled Spirits Labeling

  • Distilled Spirits Labels - This TTB brochure provides explanations of the information that must be provided to the public on a distilled spirits label.
  • Mandatory Labeling Requirements – This Adobe Acrobat PDF provides detailed information on the information that must appear on any distilled spirits label.
  • COLAs OnlineCOLAs Online is an Internet based system that allows registered Industry Members  to complete the label certification and approval process online.
  • Public COLA Registry Search – This internet application allows you to search for existing Certificate of label Approvals (COLAs).  This is the public module of the COLAs Online System that requires no username or password.  Per FOIA requirements, It contains details of Approved, Expired, Surrendered or Revoked COLAs for viewing by the general public.  A robust search function is available as well. 
  • COLAs Online eNews – This quarterly electronic newsletter designed with the users of our Web-based label approval system in mind.  Each issue provides useful and timely information that helps registered users understand and use COLAs Online to their best advantage.
  • Labels with Organic Claims – This web page provides details on the new standards for the production, handling, processing, labeling, and marketing of products labeled with organic claims.
  • Alcohol Labeling Fact Methods – TTB periodically reviews labeling and advertising claims by taking samples of alcohol beverage products for validation purposes.  This web page provides details on this process
  •  Pre-COLA Evaluation – For many alcohol beverage products, TTB requires a product evaluation to determine whether a proposed label identifies the product in an adequate and non-misleading way.  This web page provides details on this process.