Tag: Beverage labelling

According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and many international standards, a beverage containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) can be legally classified as non-alcoholic. This regulatory guideline addresses the question of whether 0.5 percent alcohol is non-alcoholic, yet consumer confusion persists around the 'near-zero' alcohol content.

According to Drinkaware, many products labelled 'alcohol-free' can legally contain up to 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV), and in some regions, even more. This can cause confusion for consumers who assume 'zero percent' means a complete absence of alcohol.