1. (a) A warning for exposures to listed chemicals in foods or beverages that are sold or served by restaurants or other food facilities, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 113789, and that are intended for immediate consumption, meets the requirements of this subarticle if it complies with the content requirements in Section 25607.6 and is provided using one or more of the following methods:

   1. (1) An 8 ½ by 11 inch sign, printed in no smaller than 28-point type placed so that it is readable and conspicuous to customers as they enter each public entrance to the restaurant or facility where food or beverages may be consumed.
   2. (2) A notice or sign no smaller than 5 by 5 inches, printed in no smaller than 20-point type placed at each point of sale so as to assure that it is readable and conspicuous.
   3. (3) A warning on any menu or list describing food or non-alcoholic beverage offerings, in a type size no smaller than the largest type size used for the names of general menu items.
2. (b) The warning must be provided in English and in any other language used on other signage or menus provided on the premises.
3. (c) In addition to the warning specified in this section, warnings must also be provided for alcoholic beverages pursuant to Sections 25607.3 and 25607.4, if alcoholic beverages are sold or served by the restaurant or other food facility.

Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-30-2016; operative 8-30-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2016, No. 36).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 11-20-2017; operative 8-30-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2017, No. 47).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 8-30-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 35).