Your state's allergen law is coming. Get ahead of it now.
Foodini automates the Top 9 allergen disclosures across every menu, location, and ordering channel — so you're ready for New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan, and every state that follows.
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Book a quick call with our team to get your state bill-ready. We'll review your menus, map your allergens, and build a clear path to compliance.
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What these state bills actually require — straight from the law
Who it applies to
Varies by state — from chains with 20+ locations (CA) to all restaurants regardless of size (MD, NJ, IL, MI bills)
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, via QR code linking to a digital menu, or via a separate allergen chart, booklet, or alternate menu
Sources: CA Health & Safety Code §114093.5 · NJ S3394 · MD HB 181 · IL HB 4686 · MI HB 5402 (2025). See legal sources in the footer for official government URLs.
From menu upload to compliant disclosure in days
Upload your menu data
Connect your recipe database, POS, or upload a spreadsheet. Foodini ingests your ingredient data automatically.
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.
Publish across every channel
Generate compliant disclosures for physical menus, digital menus, QR codes, and third-party ordering platforms — all kept in sync.
California led. Here's what's coming.
| State | Law / Bill | Who it covers | Status | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | SB-68 (ADDE Act) | Chains with 20+ US locations | In effect | July 1, 2026 |
| New York | A6558A / S5381A | Food establishments — prepackaged/grab-and-go only | Enacted Nov 12, 2025 | November 2026 |
| Maryland | HB 181 | All restaurants | Introduced | Oct 1, 2026 if enacted |
| New Jersey | S3394 | All food service businesses | Introduced | TBD |
| Illinois | HB 4686 | All restaurants | Introduced | TBD |
| Michigan | HB 5402 | All food service permit holders | Introduced | TBD |
Common questions
Watch: State allergen laws explained in plain English
Short videos from the Foodini team covering everything restaurant operators need to know.
0:45What Is California SB-68?
A plain-English explainer of the law, the 20-location rule, and the July 1, 2026 deadline.
2:00Who Do These State Bills Apply To?
A deeper look at the 20-location threshold and the two in-venue compliance options.
1:38NJ, MD, IL & MI — Legal Sources
Five legal details of SB-68 that operators frequently miss.
1:02Penalties for 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 state bill-ready. We'll review your menus, map your allergens, and build a clear path to compliance. We'll review your menu, map your allergens, and build a clear path to compliance.