Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences Act Knowledge Hub

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This knowledge hub is maintained by Nutritics, a leading provider of food data management and menu labeling solutions for the foodservice industry. We work with multi-location operators to solve complex compliance challenges every day.

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We translate complex regulations into step-by-step processes your teams can actually execute.

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Current featured topic: California’s ADDE Act SB68

ADDE Act SB68

A practical resource center for restaurant operators managing allergen disclosure, menu labeling, food safety workflows, and food data accuracy.
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California Allergen Law: ADDE Act SB68

California’s new allergen disclosure law requires restaurants to provide clear, accurate allergen information to customers. This represents a significant shift in how multi-location operators must manage and display food data across all customer touchpoints.

 Effective: July 1, 2026
 Applies to: Multi-location operators
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Understand the law

Get a clear breakdown of ADDE Act SB68 requirements and compliance deadlines.

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Discover the compliance checklist

Step-by-step checklist to prepare your menu and allergen disclosures.

OUR RESEARCH

We commission and run our own studies so operators don’t have to guess. 

Operator Research · Technomic

88%

of operators aren’t ready for California’s allergen disclosure law

Exclusive Technomic study of 304 multi-unit foodservice executives showing exactly where SB 68 compliance is breaking – and why it’s a national problem, not just a California one. 16-page report.

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Consumer Research · New for 2026

95%

of allergy-affected diners have avoided a restaurant over unclear allergen info

The Nutritics 2026 Allergy Dining Report surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults whose dining choices are shaped by food allergies – revealing an estimated $12.6 billion a year in at-risk revenue.

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Resource Categories

Explore our comprehensive library of compliance resources organized by topic area. Each category contains guides, templates, and practical tools.

ADDE Act Resources

Comprehensive guides, checklists, and compliance tools specifically for California’s ADDE Act SB-68 allergen disclosure law.
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Restaurant Food Regulations

Federal and state-level food service regulations, labeling requirements, and compliance frameworks.
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Allergen Management

Best practices for identifying, tracking, and communicating allergen information across your operation.
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Cross-Contamination & Food Safety

Protocols and workflows to prevent allergen cross-contact and maintain food safety standards.
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Menu & Food Data Management

Strategies for centralizing recipe data, managing menu changes, and maintaining accurate information.
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Compliance Software

Technology solutions for automating allergen tracking, menu labeling, and compliance reporting.
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Not sure if SB-68 applies?

Answer these questions to check if your California food business must comply with the ADDE Act SB-68 by July 1, 2026.

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The 9 Major Allergens

These are the 9 major allergens restaurant teams need to identify and track accurately in recipes, menus, and customer-facing disclosures.

Peanuts

Wheat

Soybeans

Sesame

Milk

Eggs

Fish

Crustacean Shellfish

Tree Nuts

IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

Compliance Workflow

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Assess

Identify whether the law applies and where disclosure gaps exist.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Review your restaurant locations and menu scope
Identify current allergen disclosure methods
Map customer touchpoints requiring compliance
Evaluate existing data management systems

Audit

Review recipes, supplier data, menus, and customer-facing outputs for accuracy and completeness.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Verify allergen data for all menu items
Cross-reference vendor ingredient lists
Check menu boards and digital displays
Review online ordering platforms

Disclose

Make allergen and nutrition information clear, accessible, and compliant across all channels.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Update physical menus and menu boards
Configure digital display systems
Train staff on disclosure protocols
Implement customer inquiry procedures

Maintain

Keep information current as recipes, vendors, and menus change over time.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Establish change management workflows
Schedule regular data reviews
Monitor vendor ingredient updates
Document compliance activities

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Get the SB-68 Checklist or Talk Through Your Workflow

Use the checklist to review your current readiness, or speak to someone about managing allergen information across menus, channels, and locations.

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