Gov't Mulls New Rule for Alcohol LabelsNEW YORK (AP) -- The Treasury Department is considering a new rule that would require companies to put alcoholic content, serving sizes and nutritional information on all alcoholic drink packaging.
According to the proposed rule being published Tuesday for public comment, labels on all alcoholic beverages -- from beer cans to wine bottles -- would include a statement of the drink's percentage of alcohol by volume.
The labels would also include a ''serving facts'' panel, which would list the number of calories, carbohydrates, fat and protein for a standard serving size.
Companies could also choose to disclose the amount of pure alcohol, or ethyl alcohol, per serving.
Currently, liquor and wine labels must include at least the percentage of alcohol by volume, but that information is not allowed on beer labels except in states that require it. However, if a brewer wants its beer to be labeled as a ''light'' beer, the label must show its caloric content and the percent of alcohol per volume.
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