NYSLA Now Allows Charitable Donation References on Alcohol Labels

For years, New York alcohol brands that wanted to say “a portion of proceeds supports…” on their labels ran into a wall at the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA” or “SLA”). That has…

By Lindsey A. Zahn | October 23, 2026 | 5 min read

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