What is a COLA for TTB?

COLAs Online is an Internet-based system that allows registered industry members to apply online for a certificate of label approval (COLA), certificate of exemption from label approval, or distinctive liquor bottle approval. See TTB Form 5100.31, Application For And Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval.

Do TTB COLAs expire?

TTB will issue a COLA with an expiration date when a label contains a minor error that does not warrant rejecting or returning the application for correction. If a COLA is given an expiration date, it also has qualification(s) on the certificate that outlines the reason(s) why it was given an expiration date.

What is a COLA registration?

About the Public COLA Registry The TTB Public COLA Registry is a database that provides access to information on Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approvals (COLAs), which TTB issues through TTB F 5100.31. Use this database to access information on approved, expired, surrendered, or revoked COLAs.

Who needs a TTB COLA?

With respect to foreign beer, wine and spirits, the TTB requires that COLAs be obtained for each unique brand/label of alcoholic beverages to be imported into the country.

What is COLA shipping?

COLAs Online makes it easy for you to apply for a Certificate of Label Approval/Exemption (COLA) for your product.

What is COLA TTB waiver?

Samples of alcohol beverages imported strictly for use at trade shows and/or for soliciting orders may, under certain conditions, be imported without a certificate of label approval (COLA). Importers of such samples may apply for a waiver from the COLA requirements from TTB in the form of a letter request.

What is a COLA waiver?

In general, if a COLA waiver is granted, it allows the specific U.S. importer to bring in the samples without applying for a COLA with TTB (and, in some cases, may help avoid the sample analysis and/or formula approval process).

What is TTB approval?

In its simplest terms, TTB formula approval is required when an alcoholic beverage is produced using non-traditional methods or ingredients. The TTB requires formula approval so that it can: Verify that ingredients used meet FDA requirements and are considered safe. Assign an appropriate tax classification.

What is a COLA exemption?

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) implements and enforces a broad range of statutory and compliance provisions to ensure that alcohol products are created, labeled, and marketed in accordance with Federal laws and regulations.

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What is a COLA or COLA waiver?

How do I submit COLA to TTB?

COLAs Online makes it easy for you to apply for a Certificate of Label Approval/Exemption (COLA) for your product. Once you have registered, just follow the instructions and prompts for submitting your online application. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done.

What is the TTB public Cola registry?

The TTB Public COLA Registry is a database that provides access to information on Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approvals (COLAs), which TTB issues through TTB F 5100.31. Use this database to access information on approved, expired, surrendered, or revoked COLAs.

How do I contact the TTB for more information about Colas?

For more information on the labeling approval process, contact the Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division online or at 202-453-2250. For technical assistance about COLAs Online see our TTB Online Help Center. Tell us what you think.

What is the public Cola registry?

Public COLA Registry About the Public COLA Registry The TTB Public COLA Registry is a database that provides access to information on Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approvals (COLAs), which TTB issues through TTB F 5100.31. Use this database to access information on approved, expired, surrendered, or revoked COLAs.

How can the general public look up information about a Cola?

To elaborate, the general public can look up information about ALL approved COLAs using TTB’s Public COLA Registry . This public registry should not be confused with COLAs Online, which is TTB’s system for the submission and review of a COLA.