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Importers reminded of labeling requirements
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Posted on Aug 23 2005
All business establishments in the Commonwealth that is engaged in the importation of alcoholic beverages are being reminded that such products must be pre-labeled from the point of origin and shall bear the approved “Government Warning” label before entering the CNMI.
The director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Control of the Department of Commerce and the CNMI Division of Customs, in cooperation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Firearms of the U.S. Department of Justice, said this regulation is in accordance with the U.S. Federal Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act.
“This reminder is hereby issued to avoid fines and/or penalties, to include forfeiture of alcoholic beverages at any CNMI port of entry due to the lack or absence of the required labeling,” said a Commerce statement.
In accordance with the ABLA, the following warning statement shall exactly appear, in English, on each alcoholic beverage container:
GOVERNMENT WARNING
(1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.
(2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.
In addition, any person or business entity who wishes to import into the CNMI any alcoholic beverages in excess of more than one gallon (4 quarts) whether for consignment or for any other business purposes must first obtain a Class-2 Wholesale Agent’s license from the Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Control Division.
For more information, contact David R. Maratita at the ABTC Division at 664-3026 or 3065. (PR)
