Michigan Food Law - Food Allergy Awareness
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Summary
Requires food establishments to display allergen awareness information and ensures certified managers are trained on allergy risks.
Full Description
A food allergy awareness poster must be displayed in the staff work area. Certified food protection managers must complete training that includes an allergen awareness component. Documentation of training must be maintained for inspection.
Key Provisions
A food allergy awareness poster must be displayed in the staff work area. Certified food protection managers must complete training that includes an allergen awareness component. Documentation of training must be maintained for inspection.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Compliance & Requirements
Food allergy awareness
Requires restaurants to display a notice informing consumers to communicate food allergies to employees and mandates staff communication of such information to management.
Elijah's Law
Elijah's Law
Requires child care facilities to implement emergency preparedness protocols, mandatory staff training, and individualized allergy action plans for children with food allergies.
Food Allergy Posters and Training
Mandates food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees and requires food allergy posters in food service establishments.
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