North America
United States
Last updated : August 2, 2026
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The United States recognises 9 major allergens since the FASTER Act of 2021 (sesame added). FSMA mandates preventive controls and traceability. The FDA Food Code is the reference for foodservice inspections.
Key regulatory texts
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)
Requires major food allergens to be declared on labels of packaged foods.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu automatically identifies FDA allergens in every recipe.
FASTER Act (sesame as 9th major allergen)
Sesame became the 9th major allergen required in the United States.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu supports sesame as a major allergen from ingredient entry.
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Shifts from reactive to documented preventive controls, with a hazard analysis plan.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu tracks batches, temperatures and cleaning records to justify preventive controls.
New York A6558A/S5381
New York’s A6558A/S5381 requires written allergen notification for food prepacked for direct sale on premises — delis, in-store bakeries, cafés, restaurant grab-and-go, and hotel outlets. Covers all 9 FDA major allergens. Effective November 2026.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu already calculates the 9 FDA allergens from your recipe ingredients. The New York-specific label format is in development, targeting Q3 2026.
California ADDE Act
California’s ADDE Act requires per-menu-item allergen notification for chains with 20+ locations already subject to federal menu labeling — across physical menus, digital menus, menu boards and QR ordering. In effect since 1 July 2026.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu’s recipe-based allergen data is ready today. The California-specific per-menu-item declaration format across physical, digital and QR menus is in development, targeting Q3 2026.
FSMA Rule 204 (Food Traceability Rule)
FSMA Rule 204 (Food Traceability Rule) requires additional recordkeeping for high-risk foods across the supply chain — now appearing as a requirement in US supplier contracts.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu already tracks production lots and produces a full print/production audit trail today — the core of what FSMA 204 traceability requires, not a roadmap item.