Bill > S06778

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to require allergy awareness and training in restaurants. Key provisions include: 1) Defining key terms such as "major food allergens," "menu," "approved training provider," "food safety manager," and "food service establishment." 2) Requiring all food service establishments to designate at least one food safety manager per location, who must complete allergen awareness training from an approved provider and obtain a certificate within 30 days of hire or by the bill's effective date. The certificate must be renewed every 5 years. 3) Tasking the Commissioner of Health with developing a voluntary "food allergy aware" designation program for restaurants that meet certain requirements, such as maintaining and making available to the public a master list of all ingredients used. 4) Requiring the Commissioner to submit a report 12-24 months after the bill's effective date analyzing compliance and proposing potential changes. The bill aims to improve allergy awareness and safety in New York restaurants.