NYC’s Chain Restaurants Sue Over Menu Nutrition Labeling Enforcement

Organizations representing New York City chain restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores with more than 15 locations nationwide have sued in federal court to stop enforcement of a menu nutrition-labeling law set to begin on August 21. The city decided to proceed with enforcement after the FDA delayed until 2018 implementation of requirements established under the Affordable Care Act. The suit claims its members would “face the risk of irreparable harm” – from fines and other business disruption costs – if the city goes ahead with enforcement.