Resources

This year’s National Food Safety Month 2026 theme, “Recipe for Food Safety Success," highlights the essential ingredients needed to...

Updated September 2026 The Commercial Organics Recycling Law (CGS 22a-226e) now applies to any commercial food waste generator that generates...

BetterBev is a free environmental sustainability recognition program that helps craft beverage producers review their facility operations, identify...

The National Restaurant Association’s Always Ready: Public Safety guide offers practical guidance to help restaurants reduce risk, prepare...

As part of your Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association membership, you unlock additional weekly newsletters designed to keep you...

Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $17.48 per hour in 2027. The new rate, which takes effect January 1, 2027, is an increase of 54...

Ensuring that employees stay home from work when they're sick is an important way to help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses to guests and...

Resources CT's Mandatory Order No. 8 Poster - Provides a specific list of the 23 duties incidental to service workEnglish (PDF) | Spanish...

In case you missed it, the CRHA & Ryan O'Donnell of Pullman & Comley held an Engage Webinar: Understanding the New CT Paid Sick Leave Law....

Hospitality businesses playing copyrighted music - whether this be live, recorded, or streamed - REQUIRE public performance licenses from Performing...

Phase 1 of the ordinance to eliminate black plastic, plastic straws and stirrers take effect May 28, 2026. Alternatives to Black Plastic...

Alcohol-to-go is permanent in Connecticut. In 2023, the Governor signed House Bill 6548 into law, eliminating the previously imposed expiration of...