Require Allergen Labelling on Alcoholic Beverages

I have a severe food allergy, as do millions of others.

Unlike on foods or even cosmetics, there is no required allergen labelling on alcohol in America, as it is regulated by the ATF. This makes it very difficult to safely consume beverages, because even when calling and emailing companies, it can be difficult to receive an answer, let alone in a timely manner when in a store or at a party. This was a mine field when I was in college, and it still is very difficult for me as a young professional.

In many other countries in the world, full ingredient information is required on alcoholic beverages. That would be ideal, but, even if this is not possible, manufacturers should at least be required by law to list major allergens on bottles and cans.

As a side note, alcohol is a consumable food. It should be regulated under the FDA. The “A” in ATF doesn’t make sense. Also, ironically, the “T” for tobacco requires ingredient (at least some) information on tobacco products like snus. So people have the right to know what’s in their tobacco, but not what’s in their alcohol. How does this make any sense?

Furthermore, the USA is one of the only countries, and perhaps the only major country, that does NOT require at least allergens on alcohol! When I travel abroad, it is so nice that I can read not only allergens but also ingredient information on alcoholic products, just like with any other consumable product! Why hasn’t this been done in America? It should have been done decades ago.

Thanks for your time. Love you all! If you are not sure whether or not to upvote, please forward this post to a friend or family member who has food allergies. I can almost guarantee you they have suffered from this same issue! Even if you yourself do not have allergies or do not consume alcoholic beverages, shouldn’t we have the right to know what manufacturers are putting into a consumable product?

Peace, and MAHA/MAGA!

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Yes!!! Thank you for bringing this up. It’s frustrating for those of us with multiple food allergies, not to mention Celiac Disease. All food, skincare, and alcohol products should be labeled gluten free if they are and also declare any other allergens.

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Glad you agree! Also please be sure to click Vote at the top to bump the post!

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OMG!! I have said this same thing for YEARS!!! I hope someone reads this!

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As a stereotypical “tough guy”, this is scary to read about. Though I don’t have food allergies myself, I recently read the story about the Disney influencer who died. I had no idea how expensive Epi-pens were (apparently $800 and insurance doesn’t cover it for two and you need more than two and they expire), and we have the God-given RIGHT to know what is in our food.

Never even thought about there being no ingredients on alcohol. Just checked my beers in the cooler and a bottle of burbon… NOPE!

It’s ridiculous that the same agency that regulates (unfortunately!!) the heck out of my firearms is the same agency that apparently does NOT regulate what we drink… it’s 2024, consumable products should be regulated for safety by an agency that specializes in consumable products, not GUNS.

The responsibility for the alcohol taxation part of the ATF should be transferred to the IRS. The labeling responsibilities should fall under The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS).

The responsibility for the tobacco taxation part of the ATF should be transferred to the IRS. The labeling responsibilities should fall under The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS).

The firearms functionality should be eliminated entirely as infringement of citizen rights under the bill of rights.

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I’d like to see alcoholic beverages have calorie and ingredient labels.

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