Children's Beverage Container Law (BPA-Free Law): Albany County has passed a law which prohibits the sale of children's beverage containers that contain BPA within the County of Albany. Read common questions and answers about the law, and find online resources.

Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Foam Fill Packaging Ban: ("Polystyrene Ban"): In New York State, effective January 1, 2022, no food service provider, store, or manufacturer shall sell, offer for sale, or distribute polystyrene loose foam fill packaging or disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam.

Local Law "B" for 2009: A local law of Albany County, NY in relation to requiring chain food service establishments to display calorie content values for menu items.

New York State Environmental Health Regulations: The New York State Department of Health website maintains a list of the NYS codes and regulations governing environmental health programs.

Public Access Defibrillation/AED Program Guidance: Information about the law enacted in Albany County that requires certain facilities to have a automated external defibrillator (AED) on site and certified personnel present during business hours.

Minimum Age for Tobacco Sales: Information about the law enacted in Albany County that prohibits the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, liquid nicotine or electronic cigarettes to minors and young adults.

Plastic Straws and Plastic Cutlery: Albany County has passed a law requiring restaurants and eating establishments to provide plastic straws and plastic cutlery upon request.

Toxic Free Toys Act: This law protect infants and children from potential harmful health effects of toxic chemicals that may be found in certain toys available for sale in Albany County.

Trans Fat Regulation: In keeping with the mission to protect and promote the health of the citizens of Albany County, the use of artificial trans fats in local restaurants and other food service establishments in Albany County was eliminated in 2009.