Alcohol labels will now show calories and allergens, just like food

The US Treasury Department is extending the comment period for two proposed rules that would change how alcohol is labeled. One rule would require alcohol, calorie, and nutrient information on labels, and the other would require allergen labeling.

For decades, alcohol has been exempt from the same labeling rules as food, even though it is consumed. This change means consumers will finally get basic nutritional and allergen information on their drinks. It also means alcohol producers will have to redesign their labels and track ingredients more closely.