"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 the commissioner of health to establish anaphylactic policies for child care programs to protect children with severe food allergies.
Allergy Safe Schools Act
Increases food allergy safety in public schools by requiring a nurse in every school, staff training on anaphylaxis, medical action plans, and prohibiting food at school celebrations.
Food Intolerance Menu Labeling Act
Requires food service establishments to include a notice on menus regarding food allergies and intolerances.
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