New York City’s Calorie Label Requirement for Chain Restaurants

In December 2006, the New York City Board of Health approved a measure to amend the Health Code to require restaurants to make calorie information publicly available on the internet and/or in the restaurant itself, on menus and menu boards, where consumers can see it when they order. The measure was proposed by the New York City Department of Mental Health and Hygiene (NYCDOHMH). After several legal setbacks, the Board of Health was issued the authority to mandate calorie posting in September 2007.