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Congrats and best of luck with everything!

Always good to hear someone looked into it! I know with TTB it is not always the most intuitive route. Best of luck to you with everythign.

Hi Kevin - Just be careful with that. If you plane to create an LLC in the future and if your current TTB permit is issued to you personally, TTB generally makes you go through the permit process again if the entity is different. This is true even if the owner(s) is/are exactly the same. I...

We submit a lot of applications and it is definitely a requirement by TTB to show that there is ownership or rights to the premises. Generally, this will be done with a lease -- even if you personally own the property. TTB will want to see an agreement between the property owners and the...

I think many times it is either something like a news broadcast that gets attention or it is an industry member who casually calls the authorities and says, "I see ABC doing XYZ; why can't I?" And that will get the attention. Many of these agencies do not have the funding or the manpower to go...

I agree that the licenses/permits are generally not issued by FDA for wineries (with the exception of the FDA Food Facility Registration). FDA can suspend your FDA Food Facility Registration if they find you are not in compliance with FDA regulations. The regulations for wineries, though, are...

Hi Kristopher, We regularly work with our clients to apply for and file TTB permits. A basement is probably not an ideal space for TTB purposes and would likely be very hard, if not impossible, to get approved. You will also likely want to make sure that the space you do use has a discrete...

Are you adding your permit to the COLAs online account? Yes, that takes anywhere from one to two weeks, on average. Sometimes, you can call and it will get added shortly after. I would suggest waiting a week (or a little more) and then calling. There are ways around the two weeks, but it's not...

Congratulations! That's excellent news.

The FDA registration is not something the federal TTB winery permit application asks for. However, if producing on a commercial level, it is something a winery will need. It may have been requested on your state application for a license. I'm not sure why it isn't noted or requested on the...

Hi all, I'm pretty new to this forum, and I recently introduced myself in the "intro" section. I'm looking to get some feedback from current wineries and winemakers about things they wish they knew before starting up a winery or beginning wine production. While I know there are many aspects...

Definitely don't forget about the state application part. Have you registered with FDA as well (for food facility purposes)? Wineries are generally required to be registered with FDA. It's free for domestic establishments.

It probably depends on the state you are located in. This isn't a TTB issue and it's probably something you have to obtain either through your state liquor authority or your local/county. You should be able to find a temporary option, but it will depend on the state where the reception is to...

Thanks! And yes, it's pretty common to wait with TTB. It's about a 90 day processing time turnaround for winery permits right now. Unfortunately, everything with TTB seems to be tied up (formulas and labels included). Plan as much in advance as possible. Wineries are lucky because wine labels...

Hi! Just wanted to introduce myself. I am an attorney/consultant who focuses on licensing and compliance for the alcohol beverage and food industries. I have experience working with TTB, FDA, and state agencies. Hoping to meet some new people on this forum and eager to learn more from...

The TTB application for a winery permit does take about 90 days on average. You'll need a bond as well, the total amount of which is dependent upon the amount of tax you'll owe the federal government. You will also need to be licensed in the state you're operating -- and state licenses vary...