Regulatory Affairs
Shaping the Future of Cider Regulation
The ACA works with federal agencies, including the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to promote clear, practical regulations that support innovation while maintaining consumer confidence.
From labeling and standards of fill to education around compliance and rulemaking, we advocate for regulatory policies that reflect the realities of today's cider industry and provide members with resources to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.
Areas of Focus
Labeling and COLAs
Advocating for clear, consistent labeling requirements and working with TTB to modernize regulations governing non-grape wine labels.
Industry Education
Monitoring regulatory developments, sharing compliance resources, and helping members understand changes that affect their businesses through webinars, toolkits, and education sessions at CiderCon®.
Member Feedback
Collecting input from cider producers to identify recurring regulatory challenges and inform ACA's advocacy priorities.
Current Regulatory Initiatives
TTB Non-Grape Wine Labeling Updates
ACA has submitted comments supporting updates to TTB's non-grape wine labeling regulations, including greater flexibility for truthful and substantiated statements about harvest dates, apple varieties, regional identity, and production methods.
In July, the TTB announced "The Proposal to Address Harvest or Vintage Date Information on Labels of Non-Grape Wine"!
Resources
- Visit our Pressing Matters Webinar series Page for links to our most recent TTB Bootcamps for labeling and for reporting and taxes (Free for Members!)
- TTB Boot Camp for Wineries
- TTB Checklist of Mandatory Wine Label Information (aligned with FDA)
- COLA Resources
Report a Regulatory Issue
Experiencing a labeling or compliance issue?
We want to hear from you. Member feedback helps identify trends, inform advocacy efforts, and improve our communication with regulators.
