California Chains Must Disclose Allergens by July 1

Starting July 1, larger restaurant chains in California must provide written information about major food allergens in their menu items, per Senate Bill 68. - The law applies to chains with 20+ locations, covering allergens like milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame.

- Disclosures can be on menus, via QR codes (with a written alternative), or through pictograms, and must appear on physical and digital menus. - The rule does not guarantee safety from cross-contact and exempts small independent restaurants, food trucks, and prepackaged foods.

Supporters say the law aims to ease dining out for the nearly 7% of U.S. adults and 5% of children with diagnosed food allergies.