California SB-68 · ADDE Act

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Foodini automates the Top 9 allergen disclosures across every menu, location, and ordering channel — so you're compliant with California's ADDE Act and ready for every state law that follows.

SB-68 in effect July 1, 2026 · California Health & Safety Code §114093.5

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Sweetfin
Marriott
RMD Group
Groucho's Deli
J. Alexander's
Bluestone Lane
Hungry Howie's
bartaco
Moxy Hotels
Munster Restaurant Group
Squires Loft
Talisman Group
Bangpop
Kinton Ramen
Saxbys
Extreme Pizza
Moby Dick House of Kabob

What SB-68 actually requires — straight from the law

Who it applies to

Chains with 20+ US locations operating under the same name

What you must disclose

Written notification of the Top 9 allergens in each menu item

How you must disclose it

Directly on the physical menu, or via QR code linking to a digital menu. If digital, an alternative (allergen chart, booklet, or separate menu) must also be available

MilkEggsFishCrustacean ShellfishTree NutsPeanutsWheatSoybeansSesame

Source: California SB-68 (ADDE Act), signed October 13, 2025. Full text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

From menu upload to compliant disclosure in days

Step 1

Upload your menu data

Connect your recipe database, POS, or upload a spreadsheet. Foodini ingests your ingredient data automatically.

Step 2

We map every allergen

Our AI cross-references every ingredient against the Top 9 allergens under California Health & Safety Code §113820.5 and flags discrepancies or missing data.

Step 3

Publish across every channel

Generate compliant disclosures for physical menus, digital menus, QR codes, and third-party ordering platforms — all kept in sync.

California was first. Here's what's coming.

StateLaw / BillWho it coversStatusDeadline
CaliforniaSB-68 (ADDE Act)Chains with 20+ US locationsIn effectJuly 1, 2026
New YorkA6558A / S5381AFood establishments — prepackaged/grab-and-go onlyEnacted Nov 12, 2025November 2026
MarylandHB 181All restaurantsIntroducedOct 1, 2026 if enacted
New JerseyS3394All food service businessesIntroducedTBD
IllinoisHB 4686All restaurantsIntroducedTBD
MichiganHB 5402All food service permit holdersIntroducedTBD

Common questions

Watch: SB-68 explained in plain English

Short videos from the Foodini team breaking down what the law means for operators.

What Is California SB-68?
0:45

What Is California SB-68?

A plain-English explainer of the law, the 20-location rule, and the July 1, 2026 deadline.

Who Does SB-68 Apply To?
2:00

Who Does SB-68 Apply To?

A deeper look at the 20-location threshold and the two in-venue compliance options.

SB-68 Legal Nuances
1:38

SB-68 Legal Nuances

Five legal details of SB-68 that operators frequently miss.

Penalties for SB-68 Non-Compliance
1:02

Penalties for SB-68 Non-Compliance

What happens if a restaurant misses the July 1 deadline.

Get in touch with experts

Book a quick call with our team to get your SB-68 ready. We'll review your menu, map your allergens, and build a clear path to compliance.

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Legal sources

  • California SB-68
  • New York S5381A
  • Maryland HB 181
  • New Jersey S3394
  • Michigan HB 5402

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.