TTB Newsletter for April 11, 2025

FDA Approves DMDC for Limited Use in Beer and Distilled Spirits

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently evaluated the microbial control agent dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) under its Food Contact Substance program and determined that it may be used in the production of certain beer and distilled spirits products under specific limitations.

For more information, see Food Contact Substance Notification (FCN) 2414.

Due Date for Quarterly Filers is Coming Soon!

If you are an alcohol industry member who files tax returns quarterly, the due date for Q1 (January 1- March 31) is Monday, April 14.

Who is Eligible to File Quarterly?

TTB-regulated businesses that remove wine, distilled spirits, or beer from their premises subject to federal excise tax, may file quarterly excise tax returns if they:

• Reasonably expect to be liable for not more than $50,000 in excise taxes in the current calendar year; and
• Were liable for not more than $50,000 in excise taxes the previous year.

We recommend that you file TTB excise tax returns and make payments electronically usingPay.gov.