Bill > HB5402

This bill amends Michigan's Food Law to modify several provisions of the food code, with a key focus on new allergen notification requirements for food service establishments. The bill requires food service permit holders to provide written notification to consumers about the presence of all major food allergens (as defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) in unpackaged food items. These notifications can be delivered through various means such as brochures, menu notifications, placards, table tents, or other written formats, and must specifically list which major food allergens are contained in each food item. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes to food preparation language, such as replacing "shall" with "must" and "prior to" with "before" in sections describing non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and employee food safety training. The bill will take effect six months after its enactment, giving food service establishments time to implement the new allergen notification requirements. These changes aim to improve consumer awareness and safety by ensuring clear communication about potential food allergens in restaurant and food service settings.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5402