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As U.S. businesses, craft breweries are governed by both federal and state legislation, as well as the regulations of various government agencies. In this section, the Brewers Association provides guidance to help breweries understand the legislation affecting them and to ensure compliance with regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and more.

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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

General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel 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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Alcohol 101 – A Very Broad Overview of U.S. Alcohol Law

Marc Sorini provides a solid foundational understanding from which to make sense of the unique American alcohol landscape.Read More

General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel 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.

See Marc Sorini's Articles
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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

General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel 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.

See Marc Sorini's Articles
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District Court in Michigan Compels Arbitration in Virginia Beer Franchise Dispute

This decision provides craft brewers with an opportunity to reflect on the pros and cons of arbitrating disputes. Read More

General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel 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.

See Marc Sorini's Articles
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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

General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel 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.

See Marc Sorini's Articles
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