New York state nutrient warning label campaigns
Three nutrient warning bills in New York State would require the labeling of foods and beverages that have a high content of added sugars or sodium.
Overview of New York's nutrient warning label campaigns
New York Sodium Warning Bill (S4890/A6529)
Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have more than an entire day's worth of sodium
Read the bill
The Sweet Truth Act NY State (S6408A/A6546A)
Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have more than an entire day’s worth of added sugars
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High-Sugar Beverages Safety Warning Act (S8386/A685B)
Requires high-sugar beverages to be labeled with a safety warning stating that the beverage contains 100% or more of the FDA-recommended daily intake of added sugar
Read the billBackground and supporting info
Resources and Research
Learn about the New York State Sweet Truth Act, Sodium Warning Bill, High-Sugar Beverages Safety Warning Act, and our campaign.
For more information, contact DeAnna Nara at dnara@cspinet.org.
- Legislation requiring added sugars label for chain menu items introduced in New York State for the first time
- Online RCT of Icon Added-Sugar Warning Labels for Restaurant Menus
- Warning Labels on Restaurant Menus Reduced Likelihood Consumers Would Order High-Sugar Foods
- Online Randomized Controlled Trials of Restaurant Sodium Warning Labels
Sample warning labels
Click the links below to view sample product and menu warning labels for added sugars and sodium under the proposed nutrient warning legislation.
- Sugar warning icon
Photo: Aviva Musicus - CSPI
- Safety warning for beverages high in added sugar
Photo: Jorge Bach - CSPI
- Sodium warning icon
Photo: New York City Department of Health
- Philadelphia Department of Health sodium warning icon - black
Photo: Philadelphia Department of Health
- Philadelphia Department of Health sodium warning icon - red
Photo: Philadelphia Department of Health
- Sugar menu warning
Photo: Jorge Bach - CSPI
- Sodium menu warning
Photo: Jorge Bach - CSPI
Take action
Join CSPI in supporting New York's three nutrient warning label campaigns—add your name to one of our sign-on letters!
Organizations, take action
High sodium warnings
A sign-on letter for organizations based in, or with a presence in, New York state that support labeling high-sodium menu items
Organizations, take action
High added sugar warnings
A sign-on letter for organizations based in, or with a presence in, New York state that support labeling menu items high in added sugars
Medical professionals, take action
High sodium warnings
A sign-on letter for credentialed professionals (including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, registered dieticians, dentists, etc.) living or working in New York state who support labeling high-sodium menu items
Medical professionals, take action
High added sugar warnings
A sign-on letter for credentialed professionals (including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, registered dieticians, dentists, etc.) living or working in New York state who support labeling menu items high in added sugars