"New Jersey Restaurant Allergen Disclosure Act (S.3394/A.4826)"
Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item
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Summary
S.3394/A.4826 requires New Jersey food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (the top 9) that they know or reasonably should know are contained in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Disclosure may be on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on separate written materials. More than 950,000 New Jersey residents live with food allergies, yet restaurants are currently not required to clearly disclose allergens.
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
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.
H.R. 5168
Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
A federal bill introduced in 2025 to transition Puerto Rico to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While not a food safety law, it impacts the ability of low-income families with food allergies to access safe, allergen-free food options.
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