by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 20, 2025 | Restaurant Food Regulations
Training and SOPs: Embedding Allergen Control into Daily Operations Accurate allergen data is the foundation of compliance under the California Allergen Disclosure Law (SB-68, ADDE Act), but the human factor determines whether guests remain safe. Staff training and...
by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 19, 2025 | Restaurant Food Regulations
Implementing Allergen Disclosures with Limited Resources or High Staff Turnover How to manage allergen disclosures with limited staff or high turnover Operators have a lot on their plate. Even with small teams or frequent staff changes, consistent allergen disclosure...
by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 18, 2025 | Restaurant Food Regulations
Allergen Champions for ADDE Act Compliance Master Allergen Management with Dedicated Champions The California Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences Act (ADDE Act) requires chain restaurants with 20 or more locations to clearly display allergen information on...
by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 17, 2025 | Restaurant Food Regulations
Your Menu Moves Fast, Make Sure Allergen Data Moves Faster. Under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act, restaurant chains with 20 or more U.S. locations must keep allergen information accurate and easy to check. Ingredient...
by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 16, 2025 | Restaurant Food Regulations
Understanding Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL), such as “may contain” or “produced in a facility that also processes,” is voluntary under California’s SB-68 (ADDE Act). While allergen disclosure for...