Virginia Food Regulations Update 2026 (Allergen Disclosure & Produce Safety)
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Summary
The Virginia Department of Health's 2026 Food Regulations Update takes effect September 10, 2026, introducing updated food allergen disclosure requirements for food establishments and a new produce safety regulatory program.
Key Provisions
Food establishments must disclose allergens on menus using words, icons, or numbers with a legend for guests. VDH provides a standardized Food Allergen Notice. Updates also address produce safety (growing, packing, holding, and dissemination of produce grown on farms).
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
Grade nine and grade 10 health education Standards of Learning; severe allergic reaction awareness training
Requires the Board of Education to include severe allergic reaction awareness training in the health education Standards of Learning for grades nine and 10.
Possession and administration of epinephrine
Directs the Board to promulgate regulations for the possession and administration of epinephrine in schools for students with disabilities.
Youth Facility Health Records Rule
Health record maintenance for youth facilities
Requires youth facilities to maintain health records for youth, including allergy information and current medications, and ensures that all medical equipment (like inhalers and epinephrine) is transferred securely with the youth.
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