Notice No. 239: Alcohol Facts Statements in the Labeling of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages; and Major Food Allergen Labeling for Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages; Comment Period Extension
Summary
The federal government is proposing new rules requiring alcohol beverage companies to clearly display nutritional information and major allergen warnings on wine, spirits, and beer labels. This gives consumers important health information to make informed drinking choices and helps people with allergies avoid products that could harm them.
Key Points
- 1Alcohol companies would need to include 'Alcohol Facts' statements on labels showing nutritional content like calories and alcohol percentage, similar to nutrition labels on food
- 2Labels must clearly identify major food allergens (like sulfites, tree nuts, or milk) that could be present in alcoholic beverages
- 3The change applies to wines, distilled spirits (like whiskey and vodka), and malt beverages (beer and similar drinks)
- 4This is still in the proposal stage, and the government has extended the deadline for public comments so people can share their feedback
- 5The goal is to help consumers with allergies or dietary concerns make safer choices and understand what they're drinking
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer or importer of alcoholic beverages, this means you must redesign product labels to include nutritional information and allergen warnings, requiring investment in label design and compliance verification.
National
Moderate
Key Dates
April 7, 2025
Regulatory Connections
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.