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Food Regulation Articles for Restaurant Operators
Stay informed with the latest insights, guidance, and expert analysis on food regulations, allergen compliance, and evolving legal requirements affecting the foodservice and hospitality industry.
From allergen disclosure requirements under the ADDE Act to wider food labelling and safety developments, our blogs break down key topics into clear, actionable guidance for operators, compliance teams, and industry professionals
Digital and Print: How to Provide Mandatory Written Allergen Disclosures Under California SB-68
Written allergen disclosures are required alongside digital or QR-based menus to make information accessible to all guests and maintain readiness for inspections under SB-68.
Icons or Words? Choosing Between Common Names and Standardized Pictograms for Allergen Disclosures
SB-68 requires restaurant chains with 20+ locations to display allergens consistently across menus. Your business can use text-based names, pictograms, or a hybrid approach to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance across digital, printed, and written formats.
Passing an Inspection: How to Prepare for Allergen Audits under SB-68 and the ADDE Act in California
Prepare your restaurants for SB-68 and ADDE Act allergen audits with self-audits, traceable records, staff training, and operational best practices.
Recipe Systems vs. POS Menus: Closing the Allergen Data Gap
Close the allergen data gap between recipe systems and POS menus. Set yourself up for SB-68 compliance with automated updates, consistent disclosures, and audit-ready records.
Building a Single Source of Truth for Allergen Information From Supplier Data to Menu Disclosure
Create a verified, direct data pipeline from vendors to menus, reducing errors, speeding updates, and keeping allergen information consistent across all locations.
The 9 Major Allergens Restaurants Must Disclose in California
The 9 Major Allergens Restaurants Must Disclose in California Learn the 9 Allergens That Must Be Added to Menus and Where to Find Them Under the Allergen Disclosures for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act (SB-68), California restaurants are required to disclose 9 allergens...
Why Spreadsheets Fail for ADDE Act Allergen Management
Why Spreadsheets Fail for ADDE Act Allergen Management Spreadsheets Are Too Risky For Allergen Compliance - Here’s Why Spreadsheets have long been a standard tool for tracking allergen data, but for restaurant chains subject to the SB-68 (ADDE Act), they introduce...
SB-68 ADDE Act Compliance Roadmap: 4-Month Plan for U.S. Restaurant Chains
9-month SB-68 compliance roadmap for U.S. restaurant chains, franchises, and ghost kitchens. Step-by-step plan to achieve allergen disclosure by July 2026.
Does Your Brand Fall Under California’s New SB-68 Allergen Law?
Any U.S. brand with 20+ locations, including one in California, must show consistent allergen info on all menus by July 1, 2026. Franchisors supply verified data; operators display it. Digital systems simplify compliance and audit readiness.