Other
than the laws found in the FAA Act and the Internal Revenue Code related to
distilled spirits, no provisions may be more important to the production and
sale of distilled spirits than Parts 5 (Labeling and Advertising of Distilled
Spirits) and 19 (Distilled Spirits Plants) of TTB’s regulations. All members
of the spirits industry formulating products and operating distilled spirits
plants must be intimately acquainted with these regulations, as they dictate a
whole host of issues central to the production and sale of spirits in the
United States. There are many factors and considerations found in these
regulations that can trip up even veteran industry members and knowing how to
best navigate these issues is critical to keeping your operations compliant
and getting your products into the marketplace in a timely manner. This Foundational
Course will detail these vital TTB regulatory sections, discuss advanced
considerations and analyses, and provide expert insights on what you need to
know to keep your products and operations advancing without unnecessary delay.
Learning
Outcomes:
1.
Understand the full scope of issues regulated by
Parts 5 and 19, including labeling, bottle sizes, standards of identity, and
the production of spirits, and what you need to know about these regulations to
best position your business
2.
Determine how to deal with complex issues that may arise
from these Parts, such as class/type issues and spirits production, processing,
and storage considerations
3.
Learn how to best work with TTB officials to
troubleshoot any regulatory issues you encounter and participants will hear
from industry experts about their experiences and tips for navigating Part 5 or
19 related issues
CLE credit available in select jurisdictions
Presenters:
Alva Mather
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Nichole Shustack
Counsel
McDermott Will & Emery, LLP
Isabelle Cunningham
Associate
McDermott Will & Emery, LLP