Proposal would see alcohol labels include nutritional information

Certain alcoholic beverages would be required to include information, including calories, on the bottle.

The Treasury Department is proposing two new rules that would mandate alcohol labels to include alcohol content, nutritional information per serving, and allergen warnings for products like wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages in the U.S.

The big picture: The proposed rules aim to include an “alcohol facts” box similar to food nutrition labels, listing alcohol content, calories, carbohydrates, fat and protein per serving.

  • The second rule would require labels to declare top allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybean, and sesame.
  • Previously proposed nearly two decades ago, these changes are now being revisited to provide consumers with essential information for informed choices, health guidelines, and allergy prevention.

Zoom in: While some companies voluntarily provide nutritional information on labels, the new rules would make this mandatory and applicable within five years from final approval.

  • Industry responses vary, with suggestions for digital labels containing required information such as QR codes or website references.
  • The proposal comes amid broader alcohol policy changes under the Biden administration, including new warnings about alcohol consumption and cancer risks, and updates to dietary guidelines expected later in the year.
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