'The main thing we want to do as manufacturers, and there are thousands of us across the country, we just want to be able to help people as quickly and efficiently as possible,' said Philip McDaniel, co-founder of St. Augustine Distillery in Florida.
Peter Cornillie, Head Distiller at the Better Man Distilling Company measures the chemicals used to make hand sanitizer on April 01, 2020, in Patchogue, New York.
The FDA announced it would not take action against distillers for disregarding certain manufacturing, labeling and administrative requirements otherwise applicable to drug manufacturers, but only as long as they follow the agency's specific guidance. "The biggest issue right now is getting supply of the denaturants," Philip McDaniel, co-founder of St. Augustine Distillery in Florida, said."You simply cannot get them anymore. And when you do try and get them, it's now a bidding war on the wholesale chemical market. The prices are literally going up by the hour."
Cassell explained that introducing the denaturants into his manufacturing process would have unpredictable consequences down the line, potentially affecting the taste or odor of his spirits when the facility returns to normal production. McDaniel says his factory is working with the local first responders to ensure front-line workers are well equipped. And his industry may be getting a much-needed assist from the U.S. Congress.
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