Comment 0419866

From: shesha888@aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 8:03 PM
To: Rulemaking, TTB
Subject: Notice No. 41: Labeling and Advertising of Wines, Distilled
Spirits and Malt Beverages



U.S.  TTB
 

Dear U.S.  TTB,

I am writing today to urge the TTB to approve the proposal to include basic information like serving size, alcohol per serving, carbohydrates and calories on spirits, wine and beer bottles. I have that information on everything else I eat or drink, and I believe that alcoholic beverages should be no different.

Allowing basic information on labels would also help adult consumers adhere to the advice on moderate alcohol consumption in the Federal Government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
And, since alcohol beverages are sold in an increasingly broad variety of formulations, container sizes and alcohol strengths, I'd like information that will help clarify what constitutes a "standard drink."

I believe this is an issue of common sense and am confident that other consumers would agree with me.

Please allow beverage alcohol companies to include this basic information on their packages.

Thank you very much for your consideration.


Sincerely,

Alicia Sprague
15402 Osprey Glen Dr.
Lithia, Florida 33547
 cc: 
Representative Michael Bilirakis
Senator Bill Nelson
Senator Mel Martinez
Director Pat Parmer