In the December 30, 2016, Federal Register, FDA extended the compliance date for the final rule requiring disclosure of certain nutrition information for standard menu items in certain restaurants and retail food establishments. The final rule was published on December 1, 2014, and on May 5, 2016, FDA stated the enforcement date would be May 5, 2017. See the Docket. FDA clarifies and confirms that the compliance date for the final rule is May 5, 2017. The final rule was effective December 30, 2016.

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