LABELING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

The Department of Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has just announce it is extending to September 26,2005 the comment period for advanced notice of proposed rule making regarding alcohol beverage labeling and advertising requirements. The issue to be decided is whether nutrition and ingredient information should be voluntary or mandatory. Also, whether the labeling requirements should be harmonized with other federal agencies as well as other nations.

Any questions contact Tony Collini by phone at 410-863-0211 or tonyc@jsconnor.com.