New York bill A06694 mandates that food products containing major allergens be labeled or branded, and requires food sellers to notify stores of any.

New York bill A06694 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section requiring food products containing major allergens to be labeled or branded. Major allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and any other food determined by the commissioner to pose a risk to health. Food sellers must provide written notice to stores about new allergens. Stores must either stop selling the product or repackage it to comply with the labeling requirements within 24 hours of being alerted to an allergen issue.

New York bill A06694 mandates that food products containing major allergens be labeled or branded, and requires food sellers to notify stores of any.

New York bill A06694 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section requiring food products containing major allergens to be labeled or branded. Major allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and any other food determined by the commissioner to pose a risk to health. Food sellers must provide written notice to stores about new allergens. Stores must either stop selling the product or repackage it to comply with the labeling requirements within 24 hours of being alerted to an allergen issue.