Bill > A01027

This bill amends the public health law to require restaurants in New York to provide allergy awareness training to their food safety managers within 30 days of hire. It also mandates that restaurants include a clear notice on their menus and menu boards asking customers to notify their server of any food allergies before placing an order. The bill defines key terms like "major food allergen" and creates a voluntary "food allergy aware" designation program for restaurants that meet certain criteria, such as maintaining a master list of ingredients. The commissioner of health is authorized to establish regulations and a program to approve training providers for the allergen awareness certification.