TTB Newsletter for October 16 2026

TTB to Participate in National Conference of State Liquor Administrators Regional Conference

We will be participating in the upcoming National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) Central/Western Regional Conference to be held Santa Fe, NM, on October 19-21, 2026. On Tuesday, we will participate on a panel discussing trade practices, including potential concerns relating to retailer promotions such as coupons, third-party marketing, and tastings.

TTB's representatives will be available throughout the conference to answer questions and talk with state regulators and other attendees. If you plan to attend the conference, we look forward to connecting with you there!

TTB Accepts Offers in Compromise

We recently accepted Offers in Compromise from:

• East End Distillers, LLC for allegedly paying the reduced $2.70 tax rate on distilled spirits without being eligible for that rate. Under the controlled group rules, the reduced rate applies only to a limited volume shared across all members of a controlled group, and as a member of a controlled-group, the proponent allegedly exceeded those limitations.
• American Marksman, LLC for allegedly failing to follow the proper tax treatment for taxable sales, failing to submit required export documentation within the six-month timeframe, and failing to file excise tax returns and remit excise tax payments as required.

You may view TTB administrative actions on TTB.gov.

Food and Drug Administration Notices

TTB-regulated industries may find these FDA notices of interest.

Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: Enforcement Policy for Certain Retail Food Establishments and Restaurants; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 195 / Friday, October 9, 2026

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS

ACTION: Notification of availability

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry titled ''Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: Enforcement Policy for Certain Retail Food Establishments and Restaurants.'' The draft guidance states that: "at this time and based on [the FDA's] current understanding of the risks, [the] FDA does not intend to enforce certain regulatory requirements as they apply to certain entities and/or activities" subject to the Food Traceability Rule.

DATES: Electronic or written comments on the FDA's draft guidance are welcomed by November 23, 2026.

Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability; Public Meeting

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 195 / Friday, October 9, 2026

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS

ACTION: Notice of public meeting

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") is announcing a public meeting titled ''Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability.'' The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum for the public to share information on continued implementation of the ''Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods'' final rule and areas of concern, especially as they relate to lot-level tracking, and to identify potential flexibilities to support compliance.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on November 6, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Either electronic or written comments on the public meeting must be submitted by December 6, 2026.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Information Collection Notices

TTB-regulated industries may find these ATF information collections of interest.

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 87 / Wednesday, May 6, 2026

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice

SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: ATF encourages comments on these information collections. You may submit written comments until midnight on December 14, 2026.