Committee on Health

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Health held an introduction hearing for two proposed laws modifying food warning labels in New York City. The first would change sodium warning requirements at food service establishments, while the second would update the design of added sugar warning labels and adjust associated civil penalties.

Key Decisions

  • Local Law - Sodium Warning Modification Introduced
  • Local Law - Added Sugar Warning Label 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