What are the rules for restaurant menu allergen disclosures in California under SB 68?

Under California Senate Bill No. 68 (SB 68), restaurant chains with 20 or more locations nationwide must actively disclose the 9 major food allergens (including sesame) on their printed menus or via digital QR systems with printed paper backups.

What is the California ADDE Allergen Standard?

The Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) standard outlines systematic procedures for table-service operations to manage verbal inquiries, coordinate multi-course allergen tracking, and implement structural kitchen cross-contact safeguards.

Does California require Prop 65 restaurant warning signs?

Yes, establishments cooking food on-site via high-temperature processes (such as baking, roasting, or frying) that create trace levels of acrylamide must post clear Proposition 65 exposure warning signs at public entrances to prevent compliance lawsuits.

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Senate Bill No. 68 (SB 68)

Menu Allergen Disclosures

Applies to US restaurant brands with 20 or more units. Enforces active written ingredient and major allergens (including Sesame) on printed menus or via digital QR systems with printed paper backups.

See Official SB-68 Legislation

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California ADDE Standard

Dining Experience Protocols

Establishes standard procedures for managing table-service interactions, tracking multi-course allergen pathways, and ensuring clear verbal and physical allergen cross-contact safeguards are executed on-site.

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California Proposition 65

Acrylamide & Chemical Warnings

Mandates prominent warning signs and safety listings if food items contain trace levels of chemicals such as acrylamide (produced naturally in high-temp fried, baked, or roasted foods).

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