BC breweries, wineries, and distilleries manufacturing beverage alcohol are subject to being audited by the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) from time-to-time to ensure that terms and conditions set out in the sales agreement between the manufacturer and the LDB are being met.
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NEWS & UPDATES
NOVEMBER, 2021 — In response to stakeholder feedback, the LDB engaged an external third-party to conduct a review of its audit processes. As a result of this review, a number of educational and information resources have or will be developed. Please see the following Resources & Guidelines section for the complete list.
RESOURCES & GUIDELINES
- Overview of the LDB Audit Process Explainer Video
- Onsite Visit Guidance
- Audit Questionnaire for Breweries & Brewpubs
- Record Keeping Guidelines for Breweries & Brewpubs
- Audit Questionnaire for Distilleries
- Record Keeping Guidelines for Distilleries
- Audit Questionnaire for Wineries
- Record Keeping Guidelines for Wineries
- Common audit issues
Contact Information
Questions about your audit by the LDB and/or the resources above? Contact Regulatory & Compliance by telephone at 604-252-6233 or by email at [email protected].