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As U.S. businesses, craft breweries are governed by both federal and state legislation, as well as the regulations of various government agencies. In this section, the Brewers Association provides guidance to help breweries understand the legislation affecting them and to ensure compliance with regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and more.
Some beers require TTB formula approval, and in this session you’ll learn how the ingredients and processes you use to make your beer impact whether or not you’ll need it. We’ll cover how to determine if your product requires a …Read More
The records you keep in your brewery fill a number of important needs. This session covers how brewery records feed into your operational report, tax returns, and tax payments. It also includes some tips on how to avoid problems that …Read More
This introductory session kicks off the TTB’s 2020 four-part bootcamp for brewers, a series designed to give both new and established brewers explanations, tips, and reminders on how to stay compliant with TTB regulations. This session covers three topics: An overview …Read More
Whether you’re a new brewery looking to make a big splash, or an established local brewer interested in expanding your presence to new states, what you don’t know about those states’ regulations could cost you! With every state having unique …Read More
As your brewery plans for food safety and regulatory compliance, the FDA Registration & FSMA Compliance Flow Chart will conveniently guide you through the important rules and definitions. Read More
This flow chart will help you to navigate through the rules and definitions in FSMA, as well as suggest food safety best practices.Read More
Longtime Brewers Association counsel Marc Sorini provides his annual overview of the year’s developments at the intersection of law and craft beer. Topics this year will include: New federal resources under COVID-19 relief legislation The prospects for legal challenges to state alcohol …Read More
Congress passed the second piece of legislation in response to the coronavirus on March 18. In addition to offering free testing for COVID-19, it also includes emergency paid sick leave, family medical leave, and unemployment stabilization. Read More
It is the brewer's responsibility to prevent package over-pressurization. This resource guides brewers on how manage this potential consumer safety concern. Read More
Two investigations by U.S. agencies have led to the imposition of tariffs that may have an effect on breweries. Here's what you need to know about them.Read More
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