Businesses must also provide, upon request, the following written nutrition information for standard menu items: total calories total fat saturated fat trans fat cholesterol sodium total carbohydrates sugars fiber and protein. For self-service foods and foods on display, calories must be listed in close proximity and clearly associated with the standard menu item. In addition, they must be doing business under the same name and offering for sale substantially the same menu items.Ĭovered establishments must disclose the number of calories contained in standard items on menus and menu boards. The menu labeling requirements apply to restaurants and similar retail food establishments that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations.
On this date, consumers will have access to calorie and nutrition information in certain chain establishments covered by the rule. Is the compliance date for the menu labeling final rule. Get answers to the most frequently asked questions on the menu labeling requirements.