🍷New Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits Effective in 2025
Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits
Summary
This final rule amends the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations that govern wine and distilled spirits containers to add 13 standards of fill for wine and 15 for distilled spirits. TTB is also amending its regulations to eliminate the distinction between standards of fill for distilled spirits in cans and those for distilled spirits in containers other than cans. TTB had also proposed to generally eliminate the standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits, as an alternative to approving specific new standards of fill. Upon careful consideration of comments received, however, TTB is not adopting that proposal at this time. The amendments described in this final rule respond to industry member requests for additional flexibility to use a wider range of container sizes and are expected to facilitate the movement of goods in domestic and international commerce while also providing consumers broader purchasing options.
Agencies
- Treasury Department
- Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Business Impact
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This regulation modifies standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits, providing businesses greater flexibility in container sizes, thus facilitating domestic and international commerce. The ability to utilize new metrics can enhance competitiveness and consumer options, impacting production and inventory management. The effective date of January 10, 2025, requires businesses to adjust to these changes in compliance.