Lingering rulemaking mandated by the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act has now become effective under the watch of a Trump administration actively trying to kill remaining vestiges of the law. Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration has chosen not to block or further delay the May 7 compliance date for requirements that restaurants and others post calorie and nutrition information on menus and menu boards.
Restaurants with 20 or more locations will need to create new nutritional labels and keep additional data onsite and available upon request. Convenience stores, coffeehouses, and movie theaters that sell ready-to-eat foods are also covered by the rule. The rule similarly includes self-serve beverages, such as soda fountains and coffee.
