FDA implemented a calories on the menu law as part of the FDA menu labeling regulations that go into effect on December 1, 2016. We'll explain which foods and beverages must follow the calories on the menu law, which foods and beverages are exempt, and how to display the caloric values. Which foods and beverages must have calories posted? According to the FDA, all restaurant-type food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) must follow the calories on the menu law. Here are some examples of ... Full Article

FDA menu labeling beverages is part of the legislation the FDA requires of restaurants and similar retail food establishments. The menu labeling law goes into effect on December 1, 2016. Menu labeling regulations require calorie and other nutrient information be provided for beverages listed on restaurant menus. Due to limited information available on alcoholic beverages at this time, we'll focus on non-alcoholic beverages. We'll report further on alcoholic beverages when the FDA releases ... Full Article

There are two required statements for FDA menu labeling whose purpose is to help consumers.  The first statement, known as the succinct statement, is intended to provide context to calorie listings by stating a general amount of total daily calories (2,000) that are used for nutrition advice. The second required statement for FDA menu labeling informs the customer that additional nutrients (beyond calories) are available. Restaurants must include the two required statements for FDA menu ... Full Article

One of the trickier parts of the FDA’s menu labeling regulations is labeling variable and combination menu items. The details can be confusing, but we hope to clarify the regulations in order help you correctly post calories on the menu. As a starting place you'll want to understand FDA definitions for labeling variable and combination menu items. Variable Menu Items When a menu lists flavors or varieties of an entire individual variable menu item the calories must be declared separately for ... Full Article

Restaurants across the nation are scrambling to understand the new FDA menu labeling laws and learn what they need to do to be compliant by December 1, 2015. On The Menu is positioned to help restaurants comply with the laws. We believe understanding some of the FDA menu labeling key terms and definitions lays the ground work for navigating the regulations. We’ve hand-picked a few terms that might be useful for your restaurant establishment to know. Menu or Menu Board Primary Writing Menus and ... Full Article