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Restaurant manager reviewing allergen information on a digital tablet menu, with a QR code menu stand on a restaurant table in the background

News & Trends News & Trends 6/8/2026

US Restaurant Allergen Laws 2026: California's July Deadline and the State-by-State Wave

California SB 68 is weeks from its effective date, New York signed a parallel allergen law in November 2025, and Michigan and Illinois have bills advancing. A state-by-state allergen disclosure wave is reshaping what written menu compliance means for US restaurants.