To provide consumers with adequate information as to the identity of alcohol beverage products and to prevent consumer deception and unfair advertising practices, the Federal Alcohol Administration Act at 27 U.S.C. 205(e) requires that alcohol beverages sold or introduced into interstate or foreign commerce be labeled in conformity with regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasury. Under this authority, the producer, bottler, or importer of an alcohol beverage must receive approval of the label for the product from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) prior to the productâs introduction into United States commerce. Respondents use TTB F 5100.31 to request and to obtain the required label approval. The form serves as both an application for and, if approved by TTB, a certificate of label approval (COLA), or as exemption from a certificate of label approval.
US Code:
27 USC 205(e)
Name of Law: Federak Alcohol Administration Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
TTB F 5100.31 Justification Statement (06-03-2016).doc
Application for and Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval