Nutrition Regulation Map

Combined Map | Trans Fat Ban Map | Menu Labeling Initiative Map

Select your state or locality below to view the key highlights of foodservice nutrition regulatory initiatives.

Washington

In 2009, a bill was introduced to eliminate trans fat in foodservice establishments. The ban would begin July 1, 2010, but would not include food sold in the original manufacturer�s packaging. The Senate reintroduced the bill on January 11, 2010 and it is being reviewed by the Health and Long-Term Care Committee.

Washington introduced bills in 2007 and 2008 that would have required statewide nutrition labeling. Foodservice establishments would have had to make nutrition information of food served available to consumers on all standard menu items. Legislation establishing a task force to examine menu labeling was also introduced.

King County, WA

The King County Board of Health voted to ban artificial trans fat in oils and shortenings used in frying by May 1, 2008, and for deep-frying yeast dough and other products by February 1, 2009. The Director of the King County Department of Public Health will enforce the restrictions.

The King County Board of Health also voted to require menu labeling at chain restaurants. Nutrition information must be provided at chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide, and collectively doing more than $1 million in annual sales. On menus, calories, saturated and trans fat, carbohydrates, and sodium must be listed. The following statement also needs to be included, �For a typical adult who consumes 2,000 calories a day, the recommendation limits are 20 grams of saturated fat, and 2,300 milligrams of sodium.� Menu boards must include calories and have other nutrition information available upon request. Chain restaurants began the process August 1, 2008. By January 1, 2009, chain restaurants had to provide nutrition information on menus and menu boards, and by August 1, 2009 drive thru menu boards were required to list calories. The King County Board of Health is considering the adoption of federal menu labeling requirements.