Restaurant menus: added sugar warnings.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires chain restaurants to display an added sugar icon and a factual warning statement on their menus and at the point of sale for standard menu beverage items with high added sugar content. The goal is to inform consumers about the high sugar levels in these drinks, defined as containing 50% or more of the daily recommended value for added sugar as determined by the FDA on January 1, 2026. The bill aims to address public health concerns related to excessive sugar consumption.
Key provisions
- Requires chain restaurants to display an ‘added sugar icon’ on menus.
- Requires chain restaurants to display a factual warning statement at the point of sale.
- Defines ‘high added sugar content’ based on the FDA’s daily reference value.
- Defines ‘chain restaurant’ based on location and menu consistency.
- Specifies that the added sugar icon must be prominently displayed next to relevant beverage items.
- Excludes certain beverages from the requirement, such as prepackaged items and limited-time offerings.
- Establishes definitions for key terms like ‘menu,’ ‘point of sale,’ and ‘standard menu beverage item.’
- Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for costs associated with the mandate, excluding costs related to creating new crimes or changing penalties.
Who is affected
- Chain restaurants
- Consumers of restaurant beverages
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