Major Food Allergen Labeling for Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages
TTB proposes mandatory labeling of major food allergens on alcoholic beverages. This will affect all producers and importers of wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Breweries, distilleries, wineries, and importers of alcoholic beverages subject to TTB jurisdiction. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 60 days after publication (around March 18, 2025). Final rule compliance date TBD.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Liquor Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposed rule requiring disclosure of major food allergens (e.g., milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans) used in production on labels of alcoholic beverages.
Who it affects
Breweries, distilleries, wineries, and importers of alcoholic beverages subject to TTB jurisdiction.
What you must do
Review current labeling practices and prepare to add allergen declarations to labels. Submit comments on the proposed rule by the deadline.
Deadline
Comment period ends 60 days after publication (around March 18, 2025). Final rule compliance date TBD.
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