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In its simplest terms, TTB formula approval is required when an alcoholic beverage is produced using non-traditional methods or ingredients. The TTB requires formula approval so that it can: Verify that ingredients used meet FDA requirements and are considered safe. Assign an appropriate tax classification.

TTB Label Requirements for Beer & Spirits In its simplest terms, TTB formula approval is required when an alcoholic beverage is produced using non-traditional methods or ingredients. The TTB requires formula approval so that it can: Verify that ingredients used meet FDA requirements and are considered safe.

On average, it takes TTB anywhere from 5 to 30 days to issue a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA). Wine and malt beverage labels tend to be a bit faster, and spirits labels tend to take a bit longer.

A superseding formula is a formula that is different from a previously approved formula, but they must share the same class / type designation and the same labeling information.

Certain alcohol beverages require TTB formula approval with laboratory sample analysis before they may be produced or imported and before the domestic producer or U.S. importer may apply for label approval.

Formulas Online is TTB's system for drafting, submitting, and tracking formula and sample submissions for domestic and imported alcohol beverages and nonbeverage products. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you're done.

Our customer service standard is 75 days to approve your permit or registration. Learn more about reading the chart. UPDATED as of Setember 2022 to improve the completeness and reliability of the information.

We are responsible for enforcing the laws regulating alcohol production, importation, and wholesale businesses; tobacco manufacturing and importing businesses; and alcohol labeling and advertising.

Our Mission. Our mission is to collect the taxes on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition, protect the consumer by ensuring the integrity of alcohol products, ensure only qualified businesses enter the alcohol and tobacco industries, and prevent unfair and unlawful market activity for alcohol and tobacco products.

Our customer service standard is 15 days to complete review of your formula application. For formulas that require sample analysis, our standard allows for an additional 15 days. Learn more about reading the chart.