What is the New York City Sodium Warning Rule?

The NYC Sodium Warning Rule (Health Code § 81.49) requires chain food service establishments with 15 or more locations nationwide to display a warning icon (a salt shaker inside a triangle) next to menu items containing 2,300 mg or more of sodium.

What is the NYC Added Sugar Warning Rule (Sweet Truth Act)?

Effective October 2025, the Sweet Truth Act requires NYC chain restaurants with 15 or more locations to post a warning icon next to prepackaged food or drinks (and identical non-packaged equivalents like fountain sodas) that contain 50g or more of added sugars.

What is New York Sanitary Code Subpart 14-1?

NYS Sanitary Code Subpart 14-1 establishes state-wide regulatory requirements for sanitation permits, kitchen inspections, holding temperatures, and overall hygienic food handling across commercial facilities in New York.

What does New York Assembly Bill A6558A require for grab-and-go foods?

Starting November 2026, Assembly Bill A6558A (S5381) requires all food establishments in New York that prepare and package grab-and-go food items on-site to explicitly declare any of the 9 major food allergens on product packaging labels.

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New York State Food Regulations

Your centralized portal for state and municipal compliance directories in New York. Confirm Sanitary Code Subpart 14-1 rules, the critical November 2026 premises-packed allergen labeling requirements, municipal sodium & added sugar warnings, and local NYC food codes.

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New York enforces strict environmental, food safety, and allergen disclosure guidelines across state-level health divisions and regional municipalities.

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NY Allergen Law (A6558A / S5381)

Premises-Packed Allergen Markings

Applies to all food establishments preparing and packing grab-and-go items on-site (such as delis, bakeries, cafes, and restaurant counters). Requires packaging labels to explicitly call out any of the 9 major food allergens.

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Nutrient Warnings

NYC Added Sugar & Sodium warnings

Health Code § 81.49 & Admin Code § 17-199.18

Applies to chain food establishments with 15+ locations. Requires menus and tags to show the warning icon for added sugars exceeding 50g, and the sodium warning icon (salt shaker in triangle) for items exceeding 2,300mg.

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Environmental Mandate

NYS Polystyrene Foam Ban

Takeout & Storage Restrictions

Prohibits all food service establishments from distributing, selling, or offering expanded polystyrene foam food containers, cups, and loose fill packaging statewide.

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