NABCA gathers, validates, and organizes data that helps guide policy and define effective regulations and allows for thoughtful decisions regarding inventory, sales and pricing.
NABCA provides a forum for alcohol control systems, government agencies, public health organizations, the media and the beverage alcohol industry to communicate, collaborate and find common ground.
NABCA offers numerous resources and research about regulatory, operational, policy and public health issues to inform public discussions about the alcohol landscape.
For the second year in a row, NABCA has been certified as a Great Place to Work. NABCA takes pride in its workplace culture which is meaningful to its employees. With a small staff that values personal connections and offers a hybrid work schedule, NABCA strives to create a positive work environment.
Formerly named the Annotated Bibliography, The Collection provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific evidence on important topics related to alcohol policy.
As a member of NABCA, you have access to a wide variety of information related to the regulation and sale of beverage alcohol, related public health messages and beverage alcohol policy.
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The Control State Code (CSC) is a unique code identifying alcoholic beverage BRANDS and SIZES sold in the Control States. For more information, please click here.
To apply for a control state code(s), please complete the online form. If you are a member, please login before you apply.
The statistics on drinking habits are sobering. For the fourth year in a row, the Canadian per capita consumption of alcohol has fallen, hitting a 20-year low, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.
Read more about Canada’s alcohol consumption reaching a 20-year low
A new law could clear the way for third-party delivery of alcohol from licensed liquor stores across the state, giving customers another option while creating new opportunities for local businesses and delivery drivers.
Read more about how the new law could expand third-party alcohol delivery.
Control states reported softer spirits and wine performance in May, driven in part by fewer selling days across several markets. Spirits sales declined, with 9L volume down -1.7% and $Vol down -4.4%, resulting in a -2.7% price mix.
Continue to read more control state results data for May 2026
