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Industry Circulars

Over the years TTB and its predecessor agencies have issued "Industry Circulars" to help industry members understand and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Below you will find TTB industry circulars pertaining to the wine industry.

Please note that these circulars may be modified, superseded, or made obsolete by changes in laws and regulations and may not be a complete listing of all current and valid industry circulars.

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2012-2 - Tie-In Sales - An Unlawful Trade Practice
2012-1 - Guidance Regarding Industry Members' Participation in Retail Programs
2011-4 - Streamlining the Certificate of Label Approval Review Process
2011-2 - Application of Alcohol Beverage Advertising Regulations to Television Advertising
2011-1 - Application of Alcohol Beverage Advertising Regulations to Media Personality Sponsorships
2010-8 - Alcohol Beverages Containing Added Caffeine
2010-6 - Voluntary Alcohol Beverage Recalls
2010–4, Country of Origin Certification Requirements for Imported Wines and Distilled Spirits
2010–3 – Brunello di Montalcino Wine
2010–2 - Unauthorized Pesticide Verification and Enforcement Program for Wine
2010–1 – Alcohol Beverage Sampling Programs Target Advertising, Labeling, and Contents Compliance
2008–4 - Alternating Proprietors at Bonded Wine Premises
2008–2 – Brunello di Montalcino Wine
2008–1 – Brunello di Montalcino Wine
2007–3 - County of Origin Certification Requirements for Imported Wines and Distilled Spirits
2007–2 - Certification and Analysis of U.S. Wine for Export to the European Community
2006-2 - Use of Genetically Modified Materials and Export Implications
2006-1 - Impact of the U.S. / EU Wine Agreement on Certificates of Label Approval for Wine Labels with a Semi-generic Name or Retsina
2004-6 - Alcohol Beverage Advertising Program
2004-5 - Voluntary Disclosure Program
2004-4 - Guidelines for Submitting Operational Reports
2004-3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Export Documentation Procedures
2004-3 - FAQ's
2004-2 - Using Pay.gov To Submit Alcohol and Tobacco Excise Tax Returns, Tax Payments, and Operational Reports
2004-1 - COLAs Online - eApplication Process
2003-7 - Alternating Proprietors At Bonded Wine Premises
2003-6 - COLAs Online
2003-5 - TTB Form 5100.31, Application for and Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval (COLA)
2003-3 - Tie-In Sales - An Unlawful Trade Practice NOTE: Superseded by Industry Circular 2012-2
2003-1 - Establishment of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau