{"id":4690,"date":"2025-01-09T06:05:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T11:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4690"},"modified":"2025-01-09T06:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T11:05:20","slug":"ttb-approves-355ml-glass-containers-for-spirits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4690","title":{"rendered":"TTB approves 355ml glass containers for spirits"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Previously, the 355ml size for spirits was limited to metal or aluminium containers. Credit: Nordroden via Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has authorised the use of glass containers for spirits across all approved sizes, including the 355ml size.<\/p>\n

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), representing the glass packaging manufacturers in the US, has applauded TTB\u2019s rule that comes into effect tomorrow (10 January). <\/p>\n

The regulatory change is seen as a significant advancement for consumer choice, industry innovation, and fair competition in the alcohol beverage market.<\/p>\n

Previously, the 355ml size for spirits was limited to metal or aluminium containers in the country.<\/p>\n

GPI and its member companies have long advocated for the removal of this restriction, which they felt unfairly limited glass manufacturers\u2019 ability to compete and restricted packaging options for spirits brands.<\/p>\n

Glass containers will now offer spirits producers a packaging size that aligns with consumer preferences and environmental objectives.<\/p>\n

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