Regulations
City of Chicago
If something seems to be missing from local regulations, check FDA 2017. Download City Rules pdf to search content.
Chicago Food Protection Division Home Page
Chicago Health Dept Rules and Regulations – Effective February 1, 2019
NEW IL LAW: Restaurants must post THIS SIGN alerting patrons to communicate food allergies to staff. CDPH add’l info HERE.
Enforcement starts 7-1-2020.
Major Changes in New Code – 1 pg summary
CDPH Inspection Form as of 07/01/18
Chicago Municipal Code– Most food related laws in Titles 4 & 7
State of Illinois
This is not a comprehensive list. Many regulations are in Illinios Statutes, such as requirements for Ice Cream.
NEW IL LAW: Restaurants must post THIS SIGN alerting patrons to communicate food allergies to staff. Enforcement begins 7-1-20.
Allergen Awareness Training Requirement – Illinois Law
Illinois Dept of Public Health
Illinois Wholesale Food Application – click on “Manufactured Food” link
FDA & USDA
FDA Food Labeling Guide – January 2013
FDA Acidified Foods – 21 CFR Part 114
FSMA – Food Safety Modernization Act
FSMA – GMP’s – Good Manufacturing Practices Open Part 117
FSMA Exemption Form (Human Food)
Produce Safety Rule – 21CFR Part 112
FDA TAN (Tech Asst Network) – submit questions directly here
USDA Small Plant Help Desk : InfoSource@fsis.usda.gov , 1-877-374-7435
