TTB Newsletter for June 5 2026

Preparing Export-Labeled Products for U.S. Market

Alcohol beverage producers occasionally find themselves with products that were originally manufactured and labeled for export but are no longer destined for foreign markets. If you find yourself in this situation, we can help you determine how those products can be made eligible for consumption or sale in the United States.

Packaging and Standards of Fill

Distilled spirits must be bottled or canned in an approved standard of fill for domestic consumption or sale. If your export-only products were packaged in sizes not permitted for U.S. sale, they will need to be repackaged in compliant containers. Wine bottles or cans sold in interstate commerce must also conform to approved U.S. standards of fill.

Labeling Requirements

Labels created for export markets often do not meet U.S. labeling requirements. However, in many cases, products intended for export can be brought into compliance for consumption or sale in the United States without having to completely relabel the products.

If you have questions about how to modify your labels to be in compliance for the U.S. market, please reach out to the Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) at 866-927-2533 or contact ALFD online.

We know situations such as these can be challenging, and our teams are available to assist you as you prepare your products for the domestic market.

Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance

TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 103 / Friday, May 29, 2026

AGENCY: Multiple agencies

ACTION: Proposed rule

SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government-wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance. OMB is proposing revisions that would improve transparency, accountability, and oversight for Federal awards across the Federal Government. This includes ensuring that American tax dollars are not wasted or misused, activities performed under Federal awards are consistent with law and policy, and recipients are held accountable when they fail to meet relevant standards. The revisions also aim to ensure that basic American principles of equality and equal opportunity are upheld throughout all stages of the award making process and that unlawful discrimination is no longer permitted. Proposed changes also include providing further clarification on the regulatory status of the OMB requirements and on the process for future updates to the government-wide requirements. Finally, OMB also proposes changes to reduce recipient burden. The listed Federal grant-making agencies propose conforming changes to their respective adopting regulations, or, in the case of some agencies and other entities, establishing new adopting regulations or policies. The proposed changes reflect the administration's commitment to transparency, accountability, and proper oversight for the Federal grantmaking process. The proposed regulations seek to ensure that American tax dollars are ultimately used to serve the needs of the American public.

DATES: Comments are due on or before July 13, 2026. Late comments will be considered only to the extent practicable.