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Chain Restaurants Must Now List Major Food Allergens on Menus

Chain Restaurants Must Now List Major Food Allergens on Menus
A woman cuts into her food while sitting at a cafe table. Dining out with dietary restrictions is getting much easier this year. A new California law that took effect on July 1, 2026, requires major restaurant chains to identify the top nine food allergens on their menus. Pexels.

New safety laws are changing how you dine out, making it easier to identify hidden ingredients in your restaurant meals. Under recent legislation in states like California, large chain restaurants must now provide written notifications about major food allergens on their menus. This requirement applies to chains with 20 or more locations, ensuring standardized safety for diners. Providing this information is a major win for consumers with dietary restrictions. Let’s explain why this new law matters for your dining experience.

Standardizing Allergen Disclosure

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