Menu Labeling
Governor Signs Historic Menu Labeling Bill
On 9/30/08, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 1420 (Padilla) making California the first state in the nation to require menu labeling at chain restaurants. By 2011, restaurants with 20 or more outlets in the state will be required to post calorie information on menus and menu boards. To view the press conference and bill signing click here.
What's New
Menu Labeling Bill Introduced in Congress
The Menu Education and Labeling Act has been introduced in the House and Senate. S. 1048 and H.R. 2426 require fast-food and other chain restaurants with 20 or more outlets nationwide to provide nutrition information on menus and menu boards. AHA, Diabetes Association and CSPI are working with Senator Harkin and Rep. DeLauro sponsors of the bills.
Resources
Resources on Menu Labeling
Are you looking for resources related to menu labeling? CCPHA’s web site can help. Our resource page includes links to California’s menu labeling law, menu labeling studies, fact sheets, photos of NYC menus, polling data, local ordinances and sample support letters. To access this information, please click the Learn More link below.
