The US Treasury Department proposes new rules requiring alcohol labels to include alcohol content, calories, carbohydrates, fat, protein, and allergen information. This move aims to provide consumers with comprehensive information about alcoholic beverages, similar to nutrition labels on food. While companies have voluntarily provided some information, advocates argue for mandatory labeling to ensure all consumers have access to necessary details.
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The department's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public content on proposals to require an “alcohol facts” box — similar to nutrition labels on food — that would list alcohol content, calories, carbohydrates, fat and protein per serving. A second rule would require labels to declare top allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybean and sesame.
“The proposals represent a momentous step toward ensuring consumers have access to the information they need to make informed choices, follow health guidelines and avoid allergic reactions,” CSPI officials said in a statement. The Wine Institute, a trade group, said it would support digital labels that contained the required information. “Given the unique nature of winemaking, the most accurate and least burdensome approach to providing nutrition information to consumers would be to allow the option of off-label disclosure via QR code or other electronic means,” the group said.Comments will be accepted through April 16. The rules would take effect five years from the date of final approval.
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