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In its simplest terms, TTB formula approval is required when an alcoholic beverage is produced using non-traditional methods or ingredients. The TTB requires formula approval so that it can: Verify that ingredients used meet FDA requirements and are considered safe. Assign an appropriate tax classification.

COLAs Online makes it easy for you to apply for a Certificate of Label Approval/Exemption (COLA) for your product. Once you have registered, just follow the instructions and prompts for submitting your online application. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you're done.

With respect to foreign beer, wine and spirits, the TTB requires that COLAs be obtained for each unique brand/label of alcoholic beverages to be imported into the country.

The TTB website estimates the processing time for COLA applications to be 35 days for distilled spirits labels, 25 days for wine labels and 17 days for beer labels.

TTB Flavoring: Flavors that are used in alcoholic beverages must be approved by the Alcohol Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), disclosing the composition of the flavor.The 1300+ TTB approved flavors in our library can be found in flavored spirits, liqueurs, ready to drink cocktails, craft beer, and wine.

In its simplest terms, TTB formula approval is required when an alcoholic beverage is produced using non-traditional methods or ingredients. The TTB requires formula approval so that it can: Verify that ingredients used meet FDA requirements and are considered safe. Assign an appropriate tax classification.

Certificate of Label Approvals (COLAs) are required to ensure that distilleries, wineries, breweries and importers comply with these federal regulations when marketing and designing labels for their alcoholic beverages.