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Committee on Health

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

TL;DR

The Committee on Health introduced two proposals to strengthen food labeling requirements in New York City. The first would modify sodium warning labels at food service establishments, while the second would update sugar warning label icons and increase civil penalties for non-compliance.

Key Decisions

  • Local Law on Sodium Warning Labels Introduced
  • Local Law on Added Sugar Warning Labels and Civil Penalties Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Int 0196-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to modifying the sodium warning at designated food service establishments
    Introduction
  2. Int 0547-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties, and to repeal subdivision b of section 17-199.18 in relation thereto
    Introduction