To provide consumers with adequate
information as to the identity of alcohol beverage products and to
prevent consumer deception and unfair advertising practices, the
Federal Alcohol Administration Act at 27 U.S.C. 205(e) requires
that alcohol beverages sold or introduced into interstate or
foreign commerce be labeled in conformity with regulations issued
by the Secretary of the Treasury. Under this authority, the
producer, bottler, or importer of an alcohol beverage must receive
approval of the label for the product from the Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) prior to the product’s introduction into
United States commerce. Respondents use TTB F 5100.31 to request
and to obtain the required label approval. The form serves as both
an application for and, if approved by TTB, a certificate of label
approval (COLA), or as exemption from a certificate of label
approval.
US Code:
27
USC 205(e) Name of Law: Federak Alcohol Administration Act
Michael Hoover 202 453-2135 ext.
135 michael.hoover@ttb.gov
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.