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UNDERSTANDING CERTIFICATE OF LABEL APPROVALS (COLAs)

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 18/04/2014 - 16:01

The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act), 27 U.S.C. §205(e), authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations for the labeling of alcoholic beverages and requires that the TTB administer those regulations in order to prohibit the use of misleading statements on labels, to assure the use of adequate information as to the identity and quality of beverage products, Continue Reading...

CHOOSING A LABEL FOR YOUR BEER: WHAT LEGAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER AND HOW TO GET IT APPROVED

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 19/03/2013 - 12:42

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: There are an estimated 2,750 breweries in the United States, 50 of which are located in Massachusetts. With the recent craft-brewery movement and the increasing number of contract brewing relationships in the industry, it is important for brewers to make their beer readily distinguishable in order to stand out in the market. Good Continue Reading...