Navigating the Changing Regulations
The wine business in California, from grape growers and industry suppliers through winemakers, distributors and retailers face a complex, ever changing regulatory environment. Whether dealing with routine reporting to the TTB or going through your first FDA audit, we are here to help.
In compliance, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Having the correct systems in place before audits or corrective actions is one of the essentials for ensuring minimum disruptions to your business. At the Law Offices of James F. DeMartini we work with wine producers and businesses supporting winemaking to guide them in the regulatory process and procedures.
In addition to constantly evolving regulations, the wine business in California faces other internal and external threats. A growing area of concern is the increasing potential for “smoke taint” due to wildfire activity, and the recent updates to insurance requirements and coverage this has caused. As industry experts we can help wineries, grape growers, and other industry suppliers keep their operating agreements, contracts, and protocols up to date to stay ahead of these and other emerging concerns. Our services include support for:
– Registrations with state and federal agencies,
– Audits and responses,
– Industry-specific contracts,
– Regulatory process development and implementation,
– Applications for FDA GRAS, TTB winemaking product approval and variances, beverage
formula approval, organic certification, and others.
– Export regulations for key markets.
– FDA FSMA compliance for wineries and wine industry suppliers, including FSVP and
industry specific exemptions
Contact an Experienced Wine Industry Compliance Attorney Today