Regulatory Update
SB-68 Compliance Made Easy
Restaurant groups with 20+ locations (with at least 1 in the state of California) are now legally required to disclose major allergens directly on menus. Foodini's software makes preparing for this fast, onboarding your ingredient information in weeks, not months.
What the New Regulation Means for Multi-Unit Operators
Effective July 1, 2026, California requires restaurant groups covered by federal menu labeling rules (20+ locations) to provide written notification of the 9 major allergens contained in each menu item—either on the menu/menu board or digitally (incl. QR). If digital is used, you must also provide an alternative written method (e.g., allergen menu, chart, grid, booklet). Sesame is also now classified as a major allergen that must be labelled. While you can manually make updates, we strongly encourage a digital solution.
Without Digital Solution
- Manual updates to all menus - print, boards, websites & apps
- Risk of violations and incidents without frequent reprints
- No centralized audit trail for consistent ingredient tracking
With Foodini
- Easy Updates Everywhere: print, boards, web/app/kiosk, online ordering
- Central Allergen Source of Truth for recipes, ingredients & modifiers
- Audit Logs & Approvals: provable version history
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How To Prepare
Ingredient Documentation
Ensure all recipes, products, and ingredients are documented for each menu item
Allergen Mapping
Map all 9 major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, sesame) + 150 more across every item and modifier.
Update your menus manually, or partner with Foodini
Menus must be…. Digital personalized menus instantly provide your guests with a menu custom to their needs
Your Fast Path to SB-68 Compliance
1
Self Onboard
Upload menus, recipes, ingredients, suppliers—Foodini builds your allergen map.
2
Verification
We confirm all ingredients and dietary tags, configure on-menu/digital statements, and generate alternative written packs.
3
Go Live
Foodini provides you with a QR for in-venue and digital dietary menu link for online ordering, apps, kiosks, or digital menu boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does SB-68 take effect?
July 1, 2026.
Who must comply?
Chains subject to 21 U.S.C. §343(q)(5)(H) (generally 20+ locations operating under the same name with substantially the same menu items). If any locations are in California, those CA venues must comply.
Where must allergen disclosures appear?
Either on the menu/menu board (statement below or immediately adjacent to the item), or in a digital format (incl. QR). If you use digital, you must also provide an alternative written method (e.g., allergen menu, chart, grid, booklet, or other written materials).
Which allergens are covered?
The 9 majors: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, sesame, plus proteins derived from them.
Does SB-68 add new training rules?
No. It relies on existing CA Retail Food Code knowledge/training requirements; Foodini supports staff guidance and playbooks.
How do we prove compliance to inspectors?
Maintain visible statements on menus/digital and keep exported audit packs. Local agencies may perform visual verification or other reasonable verification methods.
Are any operations exempt?
Yes: compact mobile food operations and nonpermanent food facilities are exempt from these disclosure provisions. Prepackaged foods with federal allergen labels are outside this section.