Senate Bill 1420 requires chain restaurants in California with 20 or more locations to disclose calorie information on menus. Beginning July 1, 2009, they must provide nutritional brochures or list calories next to standard menu items. Beginning January 1, 2011, all chain restaurants must list calories next to standard menu items. The goal is to help the nearly 16 million Californians who are obese or overweight by providing nutritional information to make informed choices when eating out.

1. Menu LabelingSenate Bill 1420Health & Safety Code 114094

2. Senate Bill (SB) 1420 Food Facilities Nutritional Information Act Introduced Feb 21, 2008 by: Senator Alex Padilla Senator Carole Migden Signed into law Sept 30, 2008 by Governor Schwarzenegger Senate Bill 1420 Alex Padilla Carole Migden

3. Will It Have an Impact? Nearly 16 million Californians are obese or overweight. Obesity costs the state at least $41.0 billion annually in medical care and lost productivity (CA Center for Public Health Advocacy) KCRA: Economic costs associated with obesity Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the number of meals eaten outside the home In February 2009 New York City conducted an online survey of 755 consumers. 90% said that posted calories were higher than expected 82% said that nutritional information has impacted what they order http://www.cspinet.org/new/pdf/nyc_review_fact_sheet.pdf

5. Nutritional Information: Refers to amount of calories, carbohydrates, saturated fat, and sodium in the food

6. Quick Service: Orders are placed at service counter (e.g. Taco Bell).

8. Main Provisions: Quick Service Beginning July 1, 2009 quick service restaurants must: Provide nutritional information in a brochure for all standard menu items at the point of sale OR Disclose calories only for all standard menu items on the menu board or display tag next to the item.

9. Nutritional Brochures Nutritional brochures shall be made available at the point of sale and include the following information: Recommended limits for a 2,000 calorie diet are 20 (g) saturated fat and 2,300 (mg) of sodium Nutritional information for all standard menu items Brochure challenge

10. What About The Drive Through? Beginning July 1, 2009 restaurants with drive-through windows must: Provide a brochure that contains nutritional information each standard menu item AND Display a conspicuous sign at the point of sale that states: “Nutritional Information Available on Request”

12. Combination Meals Defined as a combination of two or more standard menu items. Calorie content may be displayed using a minimum to maximum range. Calorie range must include all possible meal combinations Calorie ranges can ONLY be used on menu boards, menus, and display tags and ONLY for combo meals

13. Customized orders Nutritional information must be provided for a standard orderpepperoni pizza but, not for a special order three topping pizza. Alcoholic beverages and self service drinks. Complimentary pre-meal items (e.g. salsa & chips) Self service condiments. Soup of the day Salads with dressing on the side Nutritional information must be provided for pre-mixed salads but , not for a garden salad with dressing on the side. Foods That Are Exempt Salad Pizza – Good Luck

14. Enforcement Enforcement agency must verify that nutritional information is provided in an approved manner Sacramento County records menu labeling violations under data field # 32 “Food properly labeled and honestly presented” The law provides for fines between $50 to $500 No enforcement mechanism is provided for verifying accuracy

15. 186 Chain facilities identified in California Participating agencies include: Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Los Angeles, and California Department of Public Health Complete chain restaurant list can be found at: http://www.emd.saccounty.net/EH/EMDMenuLabelingInfo.htm California Chain Restaurant List

16. Sacramento County Survey In January 2009 Sacramento County EMD conducted a survey of 110 facilities listed on the California Chain Restaurant List. Of those surveyed: 50% were in full compliance 34% attempted to comply but had minor violations 16% had no knowledge of menu labeling Menu Labeling Survey Report

17. Guidance Document FAQ’s Q: Does the law apply to temporary and mobile food facilities? A: Yes, provided the facility meets the standard criteria: 20 facilities with same owner Same name Same standard menu items CCDEH Guidance Document

18. Guidance Document FAQ’s Q: Where does the facility keep the brochures? SB 1420 states that “… a food facility that does not provide sit-down service shall disclose the information … on a brochure that is made available at the point of sale…” Point of sale is defined as the location where a customer makes an order What does “made available” mean? A: If a facility is able to provide a brochure upon request they meet the definition of “made available”.

19. Guidance Document FAQ’s Q: What about chain restaurants that offer unique food items not available at other locations? Tapioca Express (managers special) Lollicup Tea Zone A: Chain restaurants must only provide nutritional information for standard menu items shared in common with 20 or more facilities.

20. Other Regions Take Action New York City Menu labeling required as of May 2008 http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cardio/cardio-transfat.shtml Philadelphia Pennsylvania Menu labeling required as of Jan 2010 http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ehs/index.html King County Washington Menu labeling required as of Jan 2009 http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/nutrition/healthyeating.aspx In total 32 states have either passed legislation or have pending legislation requiring menu labeling http://www.fitfrying.com/map/nutrition-regulation-map.php

21. Federal MEAL Act Menu Education and Labeling Act Introduced May 14, 2009 by: Senator Tom Harkin Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro Requires chain restaurants with 20 or more locations in the United States to due the following: Post calories on all menu boards including drive through Provide nutritional information on all menus MEAL Act Debate Tom Harkin Rosa DeLauro

22. How many calories are in your morning breakfast? 510 Calories 460 Calories 970 Calories Blueberry Scone White Mocha

23. How many calories are in your afternoon lunch? 1760 Calories 440 Calories 2200 Calories Raspberry Lemonade Tuna Melt

24. How many calories are in your evening dinner? 2020 Calories 1970 Calories 3990 Calories Fudge Fudge Brownie Chicken Fettuccini

26. Questions?