Production Facility Permit Tracking: Basic Permits, DSPs, Brewer’s Notices, and Bonded Wine Cellars
Beverage alcohol production facility permits — TTB Basic Permits under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) registrations under 27 CFR 19, Brewer’s Notices under 27 CFR 25, bonded wine cellars under 27 CFR 24, and state manufacturing licenses — anchor every operational site. Multi-facility producers, contract manufacturers, and producers with M&A activity face particular tracking complexity when facility-level permits, federal amendments, state manufacturing licenses, and local operational permits multiply across sites. This guide covers production facility permit types, tracking framework for multi-facility operations, and how CraftComply’s Production Facilities feature consolidates site-level permit tracking with brand and product records.
Production facility permits are the foundational compliance layer anchoring every beverage alcohol operational site. For breweries, that means a TTB Brewer’s Notice on Form 5130.10 under 27 CFR Part 25. For wineries, that means a Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act plus bonded wine cellar qualification under 27 CFR Part 24. For distilleries, that means a Basic Permit as Distilled Spirits Producer plus DSP registration under 27 CFR Part 19. Importers, wholesalers, and other operational types have their own federal qualification frameworks. State manufacturing licenses layer on top of federal qualifications with state-specific brewery, winery, or distillery licenses. Bonded warehouse and bonded storage records extend the framework for producers with dedicated storage operations. Contract manufacturing relationships create cross-entity permit tracking — the brand owner’s records must reflect the contract manufacturer’s federal qualifications supporting production. Multi-facility producers face tracking complexity as permits multiply across sites; M&A activity introduces record migration and consolidation questions. Production facility permit tracking should surface each facility’s federal qualification, state manufacturing licenses, bond records, local operational permits, and any pending amendments or renewals.
The Beverage Alcohol Production Facility Permit Framework
Every beverage alcohol operational site rests on foundational federal and state permits that authorize production, storage, and other operations. For breweries, the foundation is the TTB Brewer’s Notice on Form 5130.10 qualifying the brewery under 27 CFR Part 25. The Brewer’s Notice defines the brewery premises, the qualifying entity, ownership and control, and the specific operations authorized. Related records include the Brewer’s Bond on Form 5130.22 (or small brewer exemption under 26 U.S.C. 5551(d)), signing authority documentation, and any amendments through the life of the operation.
For wineries, the foundation is a Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act plus bonded wine cellar qualification under 27 CFR Part 24. Bonded wine cellars operate under specific federal parameters governing wine production, storage, and tax determination. Related records include winery Basic Permit amendments, bonded wine cellar records, and any bond records for the bonded wine cellar operation. Multi-facility wine operations may have separate bonded wine cellar records for each site.
For distilleries, the foundation is a Basic Permit as Distilled Spirits Producer plus DSP registration under 27 CFR Part 19. DSP registration defines the distilled spirits plant, its physical premises, the specific operations authorized (production, storage, bottling, wholesale), and the underlying qualifications. Related records include DSP bond records, plant registration amendments, and operational reporting on TTB Form 5110.28 (Distilled Spirits Losses) and other DSP-specific reporting.
State manufacturing licenses layer on top of federal qualifications across the state footprint of production. State brewery licenses, winery licenses, and distillery licenses vary substantially — some states have unified alcohol manufacturing licenses, others have separate licenses per commodity type or per operational category. Local operational permits — zoning, health, fire safety — add local layers. Contract manufacturing relationships create cross-entity tracking, with the brand owner’s records reflecting the contract manufacturer’s federal qualifications supporting production. CraftComply’s Production Facilities feature consolidates site-level permit tracking across federal, state, and local layers.
Brewery Framework
Brewer’s Notice on Form 5130.10 under 27 CFR Part 25 with Brewer’s Bond.
Winery Framework
Basic Permit plus bonded wine cellar qualification under 27 CFR Part 24.
Distillery Framework
Basic Permit as Distilled Spirits Producer plus DSP registration under 27 CFR Part 19.
State Manufacturing Licenses
State-specific brewery, winery, or distillery licenses layering on federal qualifications.
The 8-Step Production Facility Permit Tracking Workflow
Facility permit tracking spans federal foundational qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, and local operational permits — with amendments and renewals surfaced ahead of expiration.
Inventory Federal Qualifications Per Facility
For each operational site: Brewer’s Notice (breweries), Basic Permit plus bonded wine cellar (wineries), or Basic Permit as Distilled Spirits Producer plus DSP registration (distilleries).
Capture Federal Amendment History
Every amendment through the life of the qualification — ownership changes, premises changes, operational scope changes. Amendment history supports continuity across personnel and outside counsel changes.
Add State Manufacturing Licenses
For each site: state-specific brewery, winery, or distillery license with license number, jurisdiction, expiration or renewal date, and any endorsement.
Add Bond Records
Brewer’s Bond on Form 5130.22 (or exemption qualification), bonded wine cellar bond records, DSP bond records, and any state bonds tied to the facility.
Add Local Operational Permits
Zoning permits, health department permits, fire safety permits, and other local operational permits tied to the site.
Link Facility to Product Records
Products manufactured at each facility linked back to that facility’s federal qualification. Brand and product records reflect the actual production location and qualification.
Track Contract Manufacturing Relationships
For brand owners using contract manufacturers, cross-entity records reflect the contract manufacturer’s federal qualification supporting production. Custom fields capture contract manufacturing attributes.
Configure Renewal and Amendment Notifications
State manufacturing license renewals, bond renewals, and pending amendments surface through smart notifications 30/60/90 days ahead of deadlines.
Production Facility Permit Compliance Layers
Production facility permit tracking spans multiple federal, state, and local compliance layers linked by facility identity.
Federal Qualifications
Basic Permits, Brewer’s Notices, DSP registrations, and bonded wine cellars anchoring each site.
Federal Bonds
Brewer’s Bonds, bonded wine cellar bonds, and DSP bonds tied to federal qualifications.
State Manufacturing Licenses
State-specific brewery, winery, or distillery licenses.
Local Operational Permits
Zoning, health, fire safety, and other local permits tied to the site.
Contract Manufacturing
Cross-entity records tracking contract manufacturer federal qualifications.
Renewals and Amendments
Time-based obligations surfaced ahead of expiration through smart notifications.
Site-Level Permit Tracking Across Multi-Facility Operations
CraftComply’s Production Facilities feature consolidates federal qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, bond records, and local permits across every operational site — with brand and product records linked to actual production location.
Book a DemoWhere Production Facility Permit Tracking Fails
Facility permit failures cluster around amendment history gaps, missed state renewals, and unclear contract manufacturing tracking.
Amendment History Gaps
Federal qualification amendments not consolidated. TTB compliance visits find gaps between operational reality and qualification records.
State Manufacturing License Renewals Missed
State brewery, winery, or distillery license lapses. State enforcement follows.
Bond Renewals Missed
Brewer’s Bond, bonded wine cellar bond, or DSP bond lapses without renewal. Federal excise tax exposure and qualification risk.
Contract Manufacturing Unclear
Brand owner records don’t reflect contract manufacturer federal qualifications. TTB compliance visits raise questions.
Local Permit Gaps
Zoning, health, or fire safety permit lapses surface during renewals or local inspections.
M&A Record Migration Gaps
Facility permit records not consolidated during M&A. Buyer inherits gaps in the amendment history that surface later during audits.
How CraftComply Supports Production Facility Permit Tracking
CraftComply’s features support facility-level permit tracking across federal, state, and local compliance layers — with brand and product records linked to actual production location.
Production Facilities
Site-level records for federal qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, bonds, and local permits.
Federal Qualification Records
Basic Permits, Brewer’s Notices, DSP registrations, and bonded wine cellars with amendment history preserved.
State Registration Guide
State manufacturing license requirements across all 51 US jurisdictions alongside federal qualifications.
Renewal Workflow & Calendar
State manufacturing license renewals, bond renewals, and amendment deadlines surfaced through smart notifications.
AI-Powered Document Import
Parse federal qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, and bond documents into structured records.
Brand & Product Registration
Products linked to production facility and underlying federal qualification.
Custom Fields & Reports
Custom fields for facility attributes including contract manufacturing relationships and portfolio-wide facility reporting.
Team Collaboration
Permit administrator, compliance manager, and outside counsel share a single source of truth on facility permits.
Production Facility Permit Tracking — Frequently Asked
Breweries qualify under 27 CFR Part 25 through a Brewer’s Notice on TTB Form 5130.10. Related records include the Brewer’s Bond on Form 5130.22 (or small brewer exemption under 26 U.S.C. 5551(d)) and signing authority documentation.
Wineries need a Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act plus bonded wine cellar qualification under 27 CFR Part 24. Bonded wine cellars operate under specific federal parameters governing wine production, storage, and tax determination.
Distilleries need a Basic Permit as Distilled Spirits Producer plus DSP registration under 27 CFR Part 19. DSP registration defines the distilled spirits plant, its physical premises, and the operations authorized.
Each site’s state brewery, winery, or distillery license tracked with license number, jurisdiction, expiration or renewal date, and any endorsements. State Registration Guide provides state-by-state framework alongside actual license records.
Brewer’s Bond on Form 5130.22 (or exemption), bonded wine cellar bond, DSP bond, and any state bonds tied to each facility. Bond renewal cycles surface through Renewal Workflow & Calendar notifications.
For brand owners using contract manufacturers, cross-entity records reflect the contract manufacturer’s federal qualification supporting production. Custom fields capture contract manufacturing attributes. Both the brand owner and contract manufacturer have compliance obligations tied to the arrangement.
Every amendment through the life of the federal qualification — ownership changes, premises changes, operational scope changes — preserved with amendment history. Amendments support continuity across personnel and outside counsel changes and support TTB compliance visits.
M&A introduces record migration and consolidation questions. Stock deals typically continue existing federal qualifications; asset deals require buyer to establish or transfer qualifications. Facility permit tracking through M&A supports diligence and integration.
A Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act authorizes wine and spirits producers, importers, and wholesalers to engage in beverage alcohol activities. A Brewer’s Notice under 27 CFR Part 25 qualifies breweries under 26 U.S.C. Chapter 51. Breweries generally don’t need a Basic Permit for domestic brewing operations but may need one for other activities.
Production Facilities feature captures each site’s federal qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, bonds, and local permits. Products linked to specific production facilities. Multi-facility producers can filter and report by facility for operational or audit purposes.
Zoning permits, health department permits, fire safety permits, and other local operational permits tracked alongside federal and state permits. Renewal cycles surface through smart notifications.
TTB compliance visits, state audits, and internal reviews typically require producing federal qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, bond records, and any amendments on demand. Facility permit consolidation supports audit response with structured records and preserved documents.
Production Facility Permit Tracking at Scale
CraftComply’s Production Facilities feature consolidates federal qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, bonds, and local permits across every operational site. Free plan available; paid plans scale with your operations.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Federal qualifications under 27 CFR Parts 19, 24, and 25, the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, state manufacturing licensing, bonded warehouse and bonded wine cellar frameworks, and contract manufacturing arrangements are fact-specific and subject to ongoing regulatory developments. Always consult qualified beverage alcohol counsel when structuring federal qualifications, state manufacturing licenses, or contract manufacturing relationships. CraftComply is a compliance management platform and does not file federal qualifications or provide compliance advisory services.
