by Marion Nestle
Apr
30
2008
NYC Calorie labeling: update on legal situation
So the judge says the New York City Health Department’s calorie labeling requirement can go into effect right now, even while the appeals are still in progress. Restaurants have until July 18 to comply; if they don’t, fines will kick in. In the meantime, the legal wrangling continues. The next court date is scheduled for June 9. The Restaurant Association lawyers are keeping busy. Will this saga never end?