Comment 0416626

From: martilloa@bellsouth.net
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 6:28 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 want nutritional information on alcohol bottles.

There is no way Americans can make educated decisions without standard information readily available. For instance, there is no benchmark serving size for alcoholic beverages like there are for other packaged goods. There is no rule applying to all types of alcoholic beverages that govern the display of alcohol content. These stipulations and others make it harder for consumers to make responsible decisions concerning alcohol consumption.

I am writing to request a change in these regulations so that information, including the amount of alcohol per serving, can be supplied on bottles. Basic product facts and content are required to be printed on the packaging of all other beverages.
I believe it is only fair to allow it to appear on alcohol beverage packaging as well. 

Thank you for your consideration.


Sincerely,

Alexandra Martillo
15059 SW 143 Place
MIami, Florida 33186
 cc: 
Representative Mario Diaz-Balart
Senator Bill Nelson
Senator Mel Martinez
Director Pat Parmer