Food Safety Guidelines

SB 20 was signed by Governor Brown on Oct 2, 2011. By amending the California Retail Food Code, SB 20 authorizes a local enforcement agency to enforce the federal menu labeling requirements once the federal regulations are adopted and a compliance date is set. In addition, SB 20 repeals the existing state law regarding menu labeling. SB 20 becomes effective on January 1, 2012.

In May 2011, CCDEH recommended that local enforcement agencies take an educational approach with affected food facilities regarding compliance with state menu labeling requirements and future implementation of federal regulations. Now that SB 20 has been approved, CCDEH recommends local jurisdictions continue with an educational approach until the federal regulations are adopted and a compliance date is set.

Updated on September 1, 2008

This Food Recall Guidance for State and Local Agencies has been developed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food and Drug Branch (FDB), in collaboration with the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH). The procedures contained in this Guidance document are designed to facilitate communication and improve the coordination between state and local health departments during food safety recalls.