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ACSA Comments Regarding Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers

Hon. Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman U.S. Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580  Via Regulations.gov  Re: Docket No. FTC-2025-0028 (Request for Public Comment Regarding Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers)  Dear Chairman Ferguson:  I am writing on behalf of the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) in response to the President’s Executive...

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Craft Spirits Producers Return to Washington Amid Industry Headwinds

At a time when a number of market headwinds are impacting small distillers’ ability to operate and thrive, more than 40 craft spirits producers from across the country headed to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for the industry’s top federal legislative and regulatory priorities. Craft producers met with...

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Comments Regarding Development of 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The American Craft Spirits Association and a coalition of other groups representing the beverage alcohol sector today urged the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to ensure a fair and transparent process in developing the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). In a letter to HHS...

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ACSA Comments Regarding Labeling and Advertising of Distilled Spirits with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens, and Ingredients

ACSA Comments Regarding Labeling and Advertising of Distilled Spirits with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens, and Ingredients

March 28, 2024 Amy R. Greenberg, DirectorRegulations and Rulings DivisionAlcohol Tobacco and Trade Bureau (TTB)1310 G St NW Ste 400 Washington, DC 20005 Re: Comments for TTB Notice No. 232: Docket No.TTB-2024-0002, Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Allergens,...

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ACSA, Sovos Respond to Criticism of DtC Report

Global tax compliance technology leader Sovos and the American Craft Spirits Association are standing strong by their recently published 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report after criticism from The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA). The report underscores a continued increase in the percentage of regular craft spirits drinkers...

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Sovos’ Second Annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report Shows 87% of Consumers Want to Purchase Craft Spirits via DtC Shipping

Report shows craft spirits drinkers want options to purchase and ship their favorite products now more than ever ATLANTA, OCTOBER 24, 2023 – Today’s release of the 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report from global tax compliance technology leader Sovos and the American Craft Spirits Association underscores a continued increase...

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ACSA Comments on Proposed Addition of American Single Malt Whisky to the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits

ACSA Comments on Proposed Addition of American Single Malt Whisky to the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits

Amy Greenberg, DirectorRegulations and Rulings DivisionAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau1310 G Street NW, Box 12Washington, DC 20005 September 27, 2022 Re: ACSA Comments on Notice No. 213: Proposed Addition of American Single Malt Whisky to the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits Dear Director Greenberg: I am...

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TTB Issues Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverage Labeling and Advertising Regulations Final Rule

TTB Issues Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverage Labeling and Advertising Regulations Final Rule

  Washington, DC – Today, TTB published a final rule that will implement Phase 2 of its rulemaking on modernization of the labeling and advertising regulations for alcohol beverages. In 2018, TTB proposed labeling and advertising amendments in Notice No. 176, Modernization of the Labeling and Advertising Regulations for Wine, Distilled Spirits,...

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