Menu labeling and Nutrition Facts labeling are both governed by the FDA but their regulations fall under different acts. While there are some similarities between the two types of labeling they vary in what nutrition information is required and how it is displayed. Menu Labeling was established under the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is based on the “old” 1990 retail labeling criteria, which does not include nutrients such as added sugars. Retail labeling is governed by the Nutrition ... Full Article
Senate Bill 68 – the ‘ADDE’ Act
California’s proposed Senate Bill 68 (the ADDE Act), which would require restaurants to clearly label the nine major allergens on their menus, has passed the state Senate and is now under review in the Assembly Health Committee. Designed to improve safety for the millions of residents with food allergies, the bill has gained support with recent amendments allowing more flexibility and collaboration with the restaurant industry. As similar allergen labeling laws gain traction in other cities ... Full Article
FDA Restaurant Menu Labeling Rounding Rules
As part of the restaurant menu labeling regulations the FDA requires restaurants to round calories on menus and menu boards and round the nutrients required in the written nutrition information. At On The Menu, we provide our clients with rounded data that is compliant with the FDA rounding rules. However, it may be helpful to understand the rounding rules. When it comes to rounding rules, one of the most common questions we get is, “Why is the data inaccurate when I apply the common rule to ... Full Article
20-Year Timeline of Nutrition and Menu Labeling
We are thrilled to announce that On The Menu is celebrating 20 years of business. For fun, we'd like to take you down memory lane and cover twenty years of nutrition and menu labeling. That takes us back to 2004. You'll find a timeline for nutrition labeling and one for menu labeling. What a ride it's been! 20 Years of Nutrition Labeling 2004: The Nutrition Facts label was still in its original form, first established in 1990 with the passing of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act ... Full Article
FDA Food Allergen Labeling
Food Allergen Labeling Laws The 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act and the 2004 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) govern the FDA food allergen labeling laws. The FASTER Act mandates the identification of sesame as an allergen on food labels starting January 1, 2023. FALCPA requires the declaration of eight major allergies on food labels, including egg, fish, milk, peanut, soy, shellfish, tree nuts, and wheat. Nine Major ... Full Article
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