The Allergy Requirements (PDF) have been added to 105 CMR 5900 (adopted June 9, 2010). The effect dates for compliance shall be no later than:

• October 2010
  
  • A poster shall be prominently placed in employee work areas regarding:
    
    • Major food allergens
    • Health risk of food allergies
    • Procedures to follow if a customer states that they have a food allergy
    • Emergency procedures to follow if a customer has an allergic reaction. Posters are available for download, Food Allergies - English Version (PDF) or Food Allergies - Spanish Version (PDF)
  • Notice shall be placed on menus and menu boards which reads "before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy" (language must not be altered). To help with the training component of the new law, FAAN has updated its How to Read a Label for Food Allergens (PDF).
• February 2011
  
  • Food Allergy Awareness Training by the Certified Food Protection Manager. A certification shall be posted on site and will be valid for 5 years. The following vendors are approved for online training:
    
    • Berkshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
      703 W Housatonic Street
      Suite 208
      Pittsfield, MA 01201
      For more information, visit the Berkshire Area Health Education Center website.
      To be trained by Berkshire AHEC:
      Email Timothy Diehl
      Phone 413-447-2417,
      or 866-976-AHEC (2432)
    • CompuWorks Systems, Incorporation
      591 N Avenue
      Door 2
      Wakefield, MA 01880
      For more information, visit the CompuWorks Systems, Incorporation website.
      To be trained by CompuWorks:
      Email
      Phone: 781-224-1113
    • Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA)
      333 Turnpike Road
      Suite 102
      Southborough, MA 01772
      For more information, visit the Massachusetts Restaurant Association website.
      To be trained by MRA:
      Visit the Massachusetts Restaurant Association website.
      Phone: 508-303-9905