Wine and spirits must now list common allergens on their labels

The US Treasury Department's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes that all major food allergens be listed on alcohol labels. This means that ingredients like milk, eggs, wheat, and peanuts will need to be declared if used in making wine, spirits, or malt beverages.

For years, people with severe food allergies had to guess which alcoholic beverages were safe. This rule change means they will finally have the same information available for alcohol that they have for food. It shifts the burden of ingredient disclosure from the consumer to the producer, making it easier for people to avoid dangerous allergens.