Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.
This New Jersey bill requires food service businesses to clearly inform customers about major food allergens present in each menu item. Covered establishments, such as restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores, must display this information directly on menus, via digital codes linking to websites, or through separate written materials like charts and booklets. The law mandates that allergen notices use common names or approved standardized symbols and applies to both permanent and temporary menu items, while exempting prepackaged foods already regulated by federal labeling rules. Enforcement is handled by the Department of Health or local health boards, which can issue written notices and order corrective action if violations occur.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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