"New York State Food Allergy & Intolerance Notice Law"
Food Allergies and Intolerances Notice in Food Service Establishments (N.Y. Pub. Health L. § 1356)
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Summary
New York Public Health Law § 1356 (Chapter 623 of 2022) requires food service establishments to post a multilingual food allergy/intolerance notice for staff and to include a food allergy notice on every menu, including online menus.
Legislative Intent
Ensure restaurant staff are trained on food allergy and intolerance procedures, and inform customers on every menu (including online) to notify the establishment of food allergies.
Key Provisions
Requires the NY DOH Commissioner to make available a food allergy/intolerance notice for staff (in English and the 12 most common non-English languages); every food service establishment must post the notice in a conspicuous staff location in at least one language spoken by each employee; every food service establishment must include a food allergy/intolerance notice on each menu (and online menus must provide a method for customers to indicate allergies); civil penalty up to $125 per violation.
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
Implementation & Enforcement
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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