Bill > S05381

This bill requires food establishments in New York State to label prepackaged foods with clear written notifications about major food allergens. The bill defines a "food establishment" broadly to include places like delis, bakeries, sandwich shops, ice cream parlors, cafeterias, food trucks, and retail food stores. A "major food allergen" is specifically defined as milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, sesame, and soybeans, or any ingredient containing protein derived from these foods. The labeling requirement applies to food that is prepared and packaged on the same premises, but does not include food that is unpackaged or packaged after a customer's order. Highly refined oils from these allergen sources and certain ingredients exempt under federal law are not considered major food allergens. The bill mandates that these establishments must provide a written notification on the package or attached label identifying any ingredients that constitute a major food allergen, with the goal of helping consumers with food allergies make safer and more informed dietary choices. The new law will take effect one year after its passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5381