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The federal government has officially shut down following Congress’s failure to reach a funding agreement. This shutdown has immediate and significant consequences for craft distilleries. Recently, ACSA urged the Treasury Department to keep label and formula approvals operational during any shutdown. Unfortunately, those services have now been suspended as...
On Sept. 26, ACSA sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Department of the Treasury to designate the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) label and formula approval services as essential in the event of a government shutdown. ACSA emphasized that delays in approvals...
As the craft spirits community navigates the most challenging economic environment in its history, nearly 40 independent distillers and industry allies ascended Capitol Hill this week to unveil the newly created Craft Spirits Caucus and garner bi-partisan support for legislative priorities that will broaden market access and provide regulatory...
Last week, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) submitted comments to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in response to proposed rules on alcohol facts labeling and major food allergen labeling for wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages. In response to Alcohol Facts Statement in the...
The Monthly Mash Volume 5.4 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Industry: Be prepared. Always, be prepared. I...
April 27, 2020 Dear Chairwoman Lowey, Chairman Shelby, Ranking Member Granger and Vice Chairman Leahy: We are writing to urge Congress to fully fund the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) within the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill at $145...
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