Regulations
City of Chicago
IMPORTANT: CDPH has many outdated pages that will appear in a Google search. DO NOT trust top results. Links below have been verified.
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
SIGNS for handwashing and more: CLICK HERE to go to City of Chicago sign page
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
Food Label Requirements – 21 CFR Part 101
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
