The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate labeling for wine containing over 7% of alcohol. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) regulates labeling. However, foreign alcohol manufacturers must register with the FDA per the FDA Food Facility Registration Regulation. Regarding the FDA, when importing into the United States, commercial imports of all food and beverages (including …
Ask Cari: What is the United States Customs and Border Patrol’s role in Wine Importation?
United States Customs and Border Patrol requires Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) permits and compliance with labeling and certificate of origin documentation requirements. Upon one’s first import, entry for the goods should be filed for under the Remote Location Filing (“RLF”) Prototypes and Electronic Invoice Program (“EIP”) managed by U.S. Customs. There will be codes attached to …
Ask Cari: What license is needed to sell wine in New Jersey?
To sell wine in New Jersey, one must hold a retail license. In New Jersey, retail licenses are “Class C” licenses. See N.J.S.A. 33:1-12. The types of Retail licenses are as follows: Plenary Retail Consumption license (this fee is set by the municipality and is between $250 – $2,500 per year), Plenary Retail Consumption license with “Board Package Privilege”, Seasonal …