"Under a new Health Department rule that took effect October 4, restaurants that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide must display a warning icon next to any food or drink containing 50 grams or more of added sugars. The regulation affects nearly 4,000 restaurants citywide. Fines to follow "Every New Yorker deserves access to delicious, healthy food that they feel good about eating," said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse."
"The 50-gram threshold represents the daily recommended limit for added sugars in a 2,000-calorie diet. Yet Americans consume an average of 67 grams daily, well above that limit. A single 20-ounce soda or iced tea can contain more than 60 grams of added sugar. Restaurants must also include a health warning about risks linked to excessive sugar intake, such as type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and tooth decay."
"The law, passed by the City Council in 2023, applies to prepackaged items with Nutrition Facts labels and equivalent non-packaged items like fountain sodas. Council Member Lynn Schulman, who co-sponsored the legislation, said that the warnings give consumers tools to reduce chronic health risks. Studies suggest that sugar icons and warnings help consumers recognize high-sugar items and may reduce orders. NYC already requires calorie counts and sodium warnings on chain menus."
New York City requires chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide to display a warning icon next to any food or drink containing 50 grams or more of added sugars. The 50-gram threshold matches the recommended daily limit in a 2,000-calorie diet, while Americans average 67 grams daily. Restaurants must include a health warning listing risks such as type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and tooth decay. The rule covers prepackaged items and equivalent non-packaged items like fountain sodas. The Health Department is educating restaurants; non-compliant chains may face $200 fines starting January 2026.
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