Senate Bill 786 mandates that restaurant operators and managers must complete food allergen training to obtain a certificate of food protection practices from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The bill specifies that this training must cover various topics related to food allergies, including the identification of major allergens, emergency response to allergic reactions, and proper food handling to prevent cross-contact. Additionally, any DATCP rules governing food processing plants and retail food establishments must address all major food allergens, which now includes sesame, in accordance with federal definitions.

The bill also updates labeling requirements for home-canned food products, requiring that any major food allergens present in the ingredients be clearly listed. It amends existing statutes to include new provisions for allergen awareness training and establishes standards for this training, which DATCP must define. The changes will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following publication, with specific applicability dates for the certificate requirements and home-canned food sales.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 97.29(2)(b)2.e, 97.29, 97.29(5), 97.30(5), 97.30, 97.33(3)(intro.), 97.33