HB396

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Caffeine Disclosure Requirements.

Introduced·6/4/26

HB396 requires retail food establishments to display warnings for high caffeine beverages on menus.

HB396 amends Delaware Code to mandate that retail food establishments display warning symbols next to beverages with high caffeine content on menus. These warnings must be the same font size as prices and accompanied by an explanation key. The requirement applies to both physical and digital menus, including those used by third-party delivery platforms. Exemptions include bar establishments, alcoholic beverages, and traditional coffee and tea beverages. Retail food establishments with at least 20 global locations must comply, while others are encouraged to do so.

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Calendar

May 20

11:30 AM

Health & Human Development

History

Jun 24

House

Amendment HA 3 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Jun 23

House

Amendment HA 2 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Jun 10

House

Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill