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NRA webinar on menu labeling regulations available for playback

The regulations affect entities with at least 20 locations nationwide operating under the same name. Attorneys discussed the law’s complexities and answered operator questions during the webinar.

December 16, 2014

Playback from the National Restaurant Association's recent webinar on menu labeling regulations is now available online for members.

The regulations, released Nov. 25 by the FDA, affect entities with at least 20 locations nationwide operating under the same name. Affected operations must comply by Dec. 1, 2015.

Attorneys from NRA's regulatory counsel, Hogan Lovells, discussed the law’s complexities and answered operator questions.

Topics included:

• Which entities are affected, such as variations of a business name or whether an operation is corporate- or franchised-owned.
• Which foods are affected.
• What information must appear on menus and menu boards.
• How compliance is determined.
• How the rules apply to different types of menu items.
• Whether a food is considered the same item when it’s tweaked for regional taste or dietary practices.
• Combo meals and variable menu items.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Point-of-sale and promotional materials.
• Self-service items.
• Compliance certification.
• Hotel breakfasts.
• Dipping sauces.