CERTIFICATION-STANDARDS
The NABEV Alcohol Content Certification Program (NACCP) is the governing standard for NABEV NA™ and NABEV AF™ certification. It defines certification requirements, governance, surveillance, and enforcement.
Definitions
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NA (Non‑Alcoholic):
Finished product contains less than 0.5% ABV, verified by independent testing.
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AF (Alcohol‑Free):
Finished product contains 0.0% ABV, defined as ethanol not detected above the specified laboratory limit of quantitation.
Label and Marketing Compliance
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Claims must accurately distinguish NA™ and AF™ products
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Labeling must comply with applicable FDA and TTB requirements
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Misleading alcohol content claims are prohibited
Certification Mark Governance
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NABEV owns and controls the certification marks
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Marks may be used only for approved products or locations
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Unauthorized use results in enforcement action
Testing Requirements (High‑Level)
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Alcohol content must be verified using independent laboratory analysis
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Laboratories must be appropriately accredited
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Verification frequency varies by certification tier (NA vs AF)
Surveillance and Enforcement
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Ongoing surveillance to verify continued compliance
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Suspension or revocation for non‑compliance
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Public listing of enforcement actions
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF SCOPE
The NABEV Alcohol Content Certification Program (NACCP) defines the requirements, governance structure, and enforcement framework for NABEV NA™ and NABEV AF™ certification.This standard is published for purposes of transparency and public reference. It establishes the criteria used by NABEV in evaluating certification eligibility.This standard does not set, describe, or guarantee certification fees, pricing, timelines, or commercial terms. All application fees, certification costs, contractual obligations, and commercial arrangements are defined separately through certification applications, agreements, and official communications issued by NABEV.Publication of this standard does not constitute an offer to certify, nor does it obligate NABEV to grant certification to any applicant.NABEV does not manufacture beverages, does not perform laboratory testing, and does not provide consulting services related to production or compliance.