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Written Allergen Menus Move Closer in 2026: UK Review and California's New Law
Two developments in 2026 are pushing written allergen menus from 'recommended' toward 'required.' The UK's Food Standards Agency is reviewing whether restaurants followed its March 2025 guidance, with findings due this spring that could trigger a new law. In the US, California's SB 68 takes effect on 1 July 2026. Both name digital menus as a valid way to comply.
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