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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has jurisdiction in breweries under the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The resources in this section will help breweries to ensure they are in compliance with FDA regulations.

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Brewers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Beverage Alcohol from Proposed Labeling Rule cans of cider on canning line

Brewers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Beverage Alcohol from Proposed Labeling Rule

To prevent undue burdens on beverage alcohol producers, the Brewers Association asked the FDA to exempt beverage alcohol from any front-of-packaging labeling mandate.Read More

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Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

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Breweries Required to Register and Renew with the FDA Tall pilsener on wood surface brewers association logo x

Breweries Required to Register and Renew with the FDA

The renewal period is now open for breweries to register, update, and renew. Failure to do so if you are required to is prohibited. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Technical Brewing Projects Team has over 50 years of craft beer industry experience and works alongside the Technical Committee to promote access to raw materials; support research and advances in sustainability, education, technology, and raw materials; foster a commitment to holistic safety, quality, and operational excellence; support the well-being and a sense of belonging of the people of the craft brewing community; and promote sustainable operational practices that enhance environmental stewardship. The team comprises Chuck Skypeck, Technical Brewing Projects Director; Katie Fromuth, Technical Brewing Projects Manager; and Adriana TerrĂłn, Technical Brewing Projects Administrative Specialist.

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Brewery Traceability: Why, What, and How to Get Started quality traceability hero

Brewery Traceability: Why, What, and How to Get Started

Having a robust tracking program established within the brewery will make any recall process much easier and safer for future beer lovers!Read More

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Brewers Association

The Quality Subcommittee envisions a membership that consistently produces beer of high quality. Quality for this purpose has been defined as: a beer that is responsibly produced using wholesome ingredients, consistent brewing techniques and good manufacturing practices, which exhibits flavor characteristics that are consistently aligned with both the brewer’s and the beer drinker’s expectations.

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New Ruling on Gluten Claims Aligns TTB with FDA gluten free hero

New Ruling on Gluten Claims Aligns TTB with FDA

On October 13, 2020, the TTB released TTB Ruling 2020-2 – an expected amendment of its policies towards gluten claims. Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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FDA Publishes Final Rule on Gluten-Free Claims for Fermented Foods FDA Publishes Final Rule on Gluten Free Claims for Fermented Foods Social

FDA Publishes Final Rule on Gluten-Free Claims for Fermented Foods

The FDA recently finalized regulations governing gluten-free claims for fermented and hydrolyzed foods, including beer.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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FDA Publishes Blueprint for the Future of Food Safety Regulation

FDA has laid out its aspirational food safety plans for the next decade, prompting craft brewers to engage and educate on our industry's unique issues.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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