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  • Knowledge

    Gain a thorough understanding of essential compliance aspects like permits, operational and excise tax reporting, record keeping, TiBs, COLAs, and formulas.

  • Industry Expertise

    Learn from experienced professionals with deep insights into the winery industry.

  • Enhance Credibility

    Upon course completion, this certification can boost your professional credibility in the winery business.

Winery Compliance Training Made Easy

The Foundations of Winery Compliance course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of essential winery compliance topics. This course will cover:

  1. Bonded Wineries & Production of Wines
    Learn about the requirements and processes for operating a bonded winery, including the production and regulatory aspects involved in winemaking.

  2. Recordkeeping, FET, & Wine Reporting
    Gain insights into the necessary recordkeeping practices, federal excise tax (FET) obligations, and wine reporting requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

  3. Surety Bonds & Transfers In-Bond
    Understand the purpose and management of surety bonds and how to facilitate transfers in-bond, ensuring your winery remains compliant and financially secure.

  4. Storage, Treatment, & Finishing of Wine
    Explore the regulations surrounding the storage, treatment, and finishing of wine, including the specific requirements for quality and compliance.

  5. TTB Formulas & COLAs
    Get familiar with TTB formula submissions and Certificate of Label Approvals (COLAs) for wines, essential for ensuring that your labels meet federal guidelines.

  6. Trade Practices & Wine Advertising
    Learn about compliant trade practices and advertising guidelines for wine to avoid regulatory pitfalls and effectively promote your products within legal parameters.

By completing this course, you'll gain foundational knowledge necessary to navigate winery compliance confidently and efficiently.

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Introduction: Section Links

    1. Chapter 1: Bonded Wineries + Production of Wines

    2. Chapter 1: Section Links

    3. Chapter 1: Knowledge Check

    1. Chapter 2: Surety Bonds, Transfer In-Bond Processes, + Storage, Treatment, & Finishing of Wine

    2. Chapter 2: Section Links

    3. Chapter 2: Knowledge Check

    1. Chapter 3: Required Recordkeeping + Operational Requirements

    2. Chapter 3: Section Links

    3. Chapter 3: Knowledge Check

    1. Chapter 4: Report of Wine Premises Operations + Federal Excise Tax Report

    2. Chapter 4: Section Links

    3. Chapter 4: Knowledge Check

    1. Chapter 5: TTB Formulas, COLAs, Standards of Identity & Fill

    2. Chapter 5: Section Links

    3. Chapter 5: Knowledge Check

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 22 lessons
  • Understand TTB regulatory requirements to maintain compliance in the wine industry.
  • Acquire practical skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied in your winery business.
  • Equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge for career advancement in the winery industry.

Foundations of Winery Compliance

TTB Winery Compliance Course

From fermentation, production and packaging to COLAs, formulas recording keeping and audits. Gain the knowledge to get compliant and stay compliant.
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