FDA Issues Final Guidance for Compliance with Menu Labeling Rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance
to help chain establishments with 20 or more locations (e.g., grocery
and convenience stores, quick-service and fast-food restaurants, pizza
delivery outlets, and movie theaters) comply with menu labeling requirements
for standard menu items and self-service offerings under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

According to FDA, the final guidance provides “additional examples
and new or revised questions and answers on topics such as covered
establishments, alcoholic beverages, catered events, mobile vendors,
grab-and-go items, and recordkeeping requirements.” Enforcement
of the menu labeling final rule will begin on May 5, 2017. See Federal
Register, May 5, 2016.

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