Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c), OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR). The agency shall examine public comment in response to the NPRM and will describe in the supporting statement of its next collection any public comments received regarding the collection as well as why (or why it did not) incorporate the commenterâs recommendation. The next submission to OMB must include the draft final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2019
9,552
0
9,552
9,552
0
9,552
0
0
0
Under the authority of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) at 27 U.S.C. 205(e) and (f), TTB has issued regulations regarding the labeling and advertising of wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages. The FAA Act provides that these regulations should, among other things, prohibit consumer deception and the use of misleading statements on labels and in advertisements of alcohol beverages and ensure that such labels and advertisements provide the consumer with adequate information as to the identity and quality of the product. Under these regulations, bottlers and importers of alcohol beverages must provide certain mandatory information and adhere to certain presentation standards for statements made on labels and in advertisements of alcohol beverages to ensure that consumers are not deceived or mislead about a productâs identity and quality. In Notice No. 176, Modernization of the Labeling and Advertising Regulations for Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages, a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on November 26, 2018 (83 FR 60562), TTB is proposing to comprehensively amend and reorganize its regulations governing the labeling and advertising of alcohol beverages. The regulatory revisions proposed in Notice No. 176 are intended to simplify and clarify TTBâs alcohol beverage labeling and advertising regulatory standards, and incorporate statutory changes, international agreements, recent case law, and current TTB guidance documents and policy into the regulations. TTB believes these changes will improve understanding of its regulatory requirements and to make compliance easier and less burdensome for industry members.
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.
1513-0087 Supporting Statement (Notice No. 176) Ver. 1.docx
Labeling and Advertising Requirements Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act