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.

What is COLA labeling?

Certificate of Label Approvals (COLAs) are required to ensure that distilleries, wineries, breweries and importers comply with these federal regulations when marketing and designing labels for their alcoholic beverages.

What is 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.

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 a COLA importing?

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). The purpose for importing the samples (if for a specific event, include dates and location)

How do I contact TTB?

If you are unsure where to submit your documents, please call our toll-free number 877-TTB-FAQS (877-882-3277) or contact the appropriate office below.

What does COLA stand for?

Cost-Of-Living Adjustment
Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

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.

How do you get a COLA waiver?

TTB generally restricts COLA waivers to alcohol beverages products that are imported for use at trade show or for soliciting orders. Importers of samples for trade shows or for soliciting orders can request a waiver from TTB by submitting a formal letter to the agency.

How do I get TTB?

Apply Online! Get started with Permits Online. Questions? Please contact the National Revenue Center at 877-882-3277 / 877-TTB-FAQS, or send us a message using our National Revenue Center Contact Form.

What is TTB gov?

www.ttb.gov. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, statutorily named the Tax and Trade Bureau and frequently shortened to TTB, is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, which regulates and collects taxes on trade and imports of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms within the United States.

What is cola payment?

What is a COLA? Legislation enacted in 1973 provides for cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. With COLAs, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits keep pace with inflation. Latest COLA. The latest COLA is 5.9 percent for Social Security benefits and SSI payments.

What is Cola online?

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.

How do I register as a Cola customer?

What is COLAs Online? COLAs Online is our electronic system for applying for a Certificate of Label Approval/Exemption (COLA). Follow these steps to register as a COLAs Online customer. If you are a Formulas Online registered user, no need to re-register. Use your Formulas Online user name and password to create a COLAs Online account.

Where can I get technical assistance about Colas online?

For technical assistance about COLAs Online see our TTB Online Help Center. Tell us what you think. We are always looking for ways to better serve you. Please send us your comments.

How do I apply for a Cola?

COLAs Online is our electronic system for applying for a Certificate of Label Approval/Exemption (COLA). Follow these steps to register as a COLAs Online customer. If you are a Formulas Online registered user, no need to re-register.