Legislative Issues
The Public
Affairs Committee of the NAC Board of Directors identifies legislative
issues of interest to NAC members and those in the recreation and leisure-time
food and beverage industry. This page lists current issues in the federal
or state legislature, along with ways to impact legislation. Action alerts
on important pending legislative issues are emailed to the NAC membership
for their use.
Sample letters
may be listed below, which can be sent to your legislators regarding a
particular legislative issue. You may use our sample letters below, or
customize them to your particular business.
If you do not know your legislators, type your zip code in the box below to be directed to a site that lists local, state and federal representatives.
Current Issues
Trans-fat legislation
12.05.06 The New York City Board of Health approved a ban on artificial trans-fats in city restaurants. Under the ban, all oils, margarines and vegetable shortenings that are used for frying and as spreads that contain trans-fats must be eliminated by July 1, 2007, except food that is being served to patrons in a manufacturer's original sealed package. New York City is the first major U.S. city to enact such a ban.
Other cities, counties and states are considering legislation regarding this issue. The National Restaurant Association has a state-by-state listing of potential trans-fat legislation here.
Many of NAC's supplier and manufacturer members are already voluntarily working towards limiting or eliminating trans-fats from their products. NAC encourages concession operators to discuss options and alternatives with their suppliers, and to contact their elected officials regarding this issue. Additional information on the trans-fat issue can be found at the Federal Drug Administration's web site: www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/transfat/
Click here to access an informative article in Venues Today covering the trans-fat issue among the large foodservice contractors. Venues Today, www.VenuesToday.com, is an international trade publication that covers the business side of entertainment and sports, particularly as it relates to venues.
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