Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT)

Founded on May 17, 1994, the Tequila Regulatory Council is a non-profit civil organization that unites all actors in the Agave-Tequila supply chain, including agave producers, tequila producers, bottlers, distributors, traders, and government entities.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Inspect, analyze and certify compliance with the Official Mexican Standard for Tequila.

Safeguard the Appellation of Origin of Tequila in Mexico and abroad.

Ensure Tequila authenticity for consumers.

Provide timely, reliable, and useful information for the Agave-Tequila production chain.

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PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

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PROFESSIONALIZATION

AGAVE TECHNICAL DIPLOMA

CRT AND UDG
START: COMING SOON

MASTERS DEGREE IN TEQUILA PROCESSES

CRT AND UAG
START DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

COURSE ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY GENERATION

CRT
START: COMING SOON

Diploma in safety risk prevention in the tequila agroindustry

CRT AND UAG
START DATE: MAY 8, 2026

NEWS

COMPLAINTS

If you detect any activity breaching the laws that regulate tequila production or if you have received poor attention within our organization, we are here to listen to you and support you. Submit a complaint anonymously.

July 24 – National Tequila Day

Newsletter date: July 24, 2026

CRT Warns Consumers About Purchasing Alcoholic Beverages Through Social Media

Newsletter date: June 29, 2026

The Tequila Regulatory Council Participates in FOODEX 2026

Newsletter date: March 10, 2026

The United Arab Emirates Joins the Protection and Recognition of Tequila

Newsletter date: October 30, 2025

More than 1 300 Agave Growers Now Hold the Socially Responsible Agave Certification

Newsletter date: October 30, 2025

CRT and the Government of Guanajuato Renew Agreement to Continue Promoting Deforestation-Free Agave

Newsletter date: October 23, 2025

The Appellation of Origin Tequila (AOT) celebrates its first 50 years.

Newsletter date: December 9, 2024

Enrique Alfaro and the Tequila Regulatory Council Inaugurate “Tequila Lab”: An Experience That Tastes Like Mexico.

Newsletter date: December 4, 2024

The Tequila Regulatory Council (TRC) and the Regulatory Council of the Wines of La Mancha Appellation of Origin Sign Collaboration Agreement.

Newsletter date: November 8, 2024

Contact US

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