06.May.2010 Restaurant Law: A Quick Look at the New National Menu Labeling Legislation
David Denney, an attorney that focuses on all things Food and Beverage, as well as the development and operations of a restaurant, has contributed a very insightful and concise analysis of the Nutrition Labeling provisions included in the recently passed federal health legislation. A must-read for in-house counsel interacting with F&B and for private counsel advising their F&B clients.
As the dust settles around the fierce 2009-2010 debates concerning healthcare legislation and the ink dries on the new law signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010, hospitality companies remain curious about the impact of the “menu labeling” portion of the law. Buried deep within the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (P.L. 111-148) is Section 4205, “Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants and Articles of Food Sold from Vending Machines.”
Though various studies debate the effectiveness of menu labeling on consumer behavior, menu labeling is upon us. This is a short primer to help you understand the intricacies of the measure.
Read the entire article here.