DUNS Number
Understanding the regulatory authorities is the first step—but having an expert partner to manage all these procedures on your behalf is what truly ensures your product reaches the market without setbacks.
(Food and Drug Administration)
(Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)
Obtaining your DUNS number is the first step to ensure your alcoholic beverages comply with FDA requirements. Whether you manufacture, distribute, export, or import, this unique global identifier officially validates your company and opens the door for your FDA registration to be accepted without issues.
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For your alcoholic beverages or alcohol-containing foods and beverages to legally enter the United States, your facility must have a Food Facility Registration Number (FFRN) issued by the FDA. This registration is mandatory and must be renewed every two years.
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If your company is located outside the United States and exports alcoholic beverages or alcohol-containing foods, you are required to appoint a U.S.-based FDA Agent. This representative receives official communications and helps you respond to the FDA in a timely and compliant manner.
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Selling alcoholic beverages in the United States is not as simple as producing or importing your product. Even after complying with TTB requirements, additional permits may be required depending on your role, activities, and the state where you operate.
Depending on your position within the commercial chain, you may need to register or hold licenses such as:
Bottling plants or distilleries
Alcoholic beverage importers
Manufacturers of alcohol-containing products
In addition, each state has its own regulations, which may include licenses for distribution, direct sales, transportation or storage, as well as temporary permits for events or online sales. Ignoring these requirements can result in penalties, product seizures, and even the cancellation of your permits.
With our advisory services, your company can comply with federal and state registrations and permits to avoid sanctions and operate safely. Let’s get started today!
¿Sabías que una etiqueta mal diseñada puede ser la causa principal de rechazos?
En Estados Unidos, tanto la FDA como el TTB tienen lineamientos específicos según el tipo de bebida alcohólica. Cumplirlos no solo es obligatorio, sino esencial para ganar la confianza del consumidor.
En CORE, nos encargamos de diseñar y validar tus etiquetas para que tu producto llegue al mercado sin contratiempos.
No arriesgues tu inversión por un detalle en el etiquetado de tu producto. Deja que expertos lo hagamos por ti.
Do you want your alcoholic beverage to reach the U.S. market without the risk of rejection? Two key steps determine success: Formula Approval and the COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) with the TTB.
Ensures that your recipe, ingredients, and production processes are accepted by the TTB. This is mandatory for certain wines, beers, and spirits that contain flavorings, color additives, or special production processes.
Confirms that your label complies with federal regulations, building trust and confidence with consumers.
At CORE, we handle everything so your product can cross borders without delays, rejections, or unexpected costs.
A single flavoring can determine whether your alcoholic beverage is approved or rejected by the TTB, as its composition may affect the alcohol content, color, or tax classification of your product. With our expert guidance, you ensure that each flavoring is properly documented and approved. This allows your formula registration and labeling process to move forward smoothly, so your product can enter the U.S. market in full compliance with all applicable standards.
If your flavorings are not registered or do not meet regulatory requirements, your formula may be rejected—delaying your launch and generating high reformulation costs.
By assigning TTB tax benefits, your importers can pay lower excise taxes, making your beverages more competitive in the United States.
Since 2023, the TTB allows foreign producers to assign tax-benefit gallons to U.S. importers, enabling cost savings and more competitive negotiations.
Having access to this benefit can make the difference between closing or losing a deal. With our advisory services, we help you to:
Register your company and obtain your Foreign Producer ID with the TTB
Properly manage the assignment of tax-benefit gallons
Coordinate the process between producer and importer to avoid errors and delays
Ensure your products reach the market with the tax advantage they deserve
Download our services catalog and discover how to comply with all TTB and FDA requirements to commercialize alcoholic beverages in the United States.
