Bill > H2418

This bill requires restaurants and food establishments to clearly identify specific food allergens in their menus or food product listings. Specifically, establishments must disclose the presence of eight major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. The identification must be in English and can be done either by listing the protein source directly in the ingredients list or by using a "contains" statement followed by the name of the allergen source. Restaurants must make this allergen information readily available to both customers and employees, either on menus, a separate allergen list, or through a clearly visible posting. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health retains the authority to modify these allergen listing requirements as needed. The purpose of this legislation is to help individuals with food allergies make informed dining choices and prevent potential allergic reactions by providing clear and accessible information about food ingredients.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2418