Congress is not expected to pass appropriations bills this month, and a failure to do this will trigger a government shutdown effective on October 1st. Historically, government shutdowns have resulted in TTB pausing their processing of COLA / Label Approvals/Exemptions, Formulas, and Permit Amendments/Applications. Due to this pause, a backlog of submissions is likely to…
The TTB is Tightening Up Enforcement of Permit-Related Regulations
All Distilled Spirits proprietors need to know about two substantial changes in in TTB Enforcement standing policy. 1. Change in Ownership Reporting If you have a change in ownership of your business, you must report that change to TTB via a Permit Amendment within 30 days. Reportable changes include: change of controlling interest, change of 10%+…
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The Business Case for Consulting Services
Expertise. FIVE x 5 Consulting Services has years of experience helping our customers solve their business needs while remaining compliant in a highly-regulated industry. Since we’re the #1 provider of Distillery Management software, we’re well-positioned to deliver the right solutions at the right price, and without wasting your time. Objectivity. Hiring an outsider gives you…
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Proofing and Gauging – Density Meters (Densitometers)
This article on density meters assumes that you have a good understanding of proofing/gauging and the associated vocabulary. Check out our previous blog post “Proofing & Gauging 101” for that overview if you haven’t already. A density meter is a device that determines the density of a liquid or gas, which you inject or pump…
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Proofing and Gauging: The Hydrometer/Thermometer Method
The TTB is charged with two primary missions: protect revenue and protect consumer. Because of this focus, they are very concerned with alcohol content measurement in distilled spirits plants – an underproof product shortchanges the consumer, while an overproof product shortchanges the government its excise tax; enter proofing and gauging. Accordingly, 27 CFR has strict…
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Proofing and Gauging 101
Before we dive into the topic of proofing and gauging, it’s useful to establish some background and definitions; while they may be familiar to you as experienced distillers, these will form the vocabulary for this article. These definitions and regulations primarily apply to United States-based producers, though there are comparable terms and guidelines in most…