South Carolina Law to Require Disclosure of Imported Shrimp on Restaurant Menus
A new South Carolina law, effective October 28, will mandate that restaurants clearly disclose if they are serving imported shrimp on their menus, addressing concerns about misrepresentation of local seafood.
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 27, 2026 —
A new South Carolina law taking effect October 28 will require restaurants to clearly disclose on their menus when they serve imported shrimp, according to the information provided about the measure.
The requirement addresses concerns about misrepresentation of local seafood. The summary of the law does not specify how restaurants must present the disclosure, or whether it applies to every menu format, including online menus and temporary or seasonal offerings.
Further details about the measure were not provided. The name of the law, the bill number and the date it was enacted are not identified in the available information. It also does not describe which agency will oversee compliance, how violations will be handled, or whether the law includes penalties or exceptions.
The information provided does not state how restaurants are expected to determine or document the origin of shrimp they serve. It also does not explain whether the disclosure requirement covers shrimp in prepared dishes, or how it applies when a restaurant serves shrimp from more than one source.
The law’s stated focus is disclosure of imported shrimp on restaurant menus. No details were provided about other seafood products or about changes to existing seafood-labeling requirements. The summary also did not include statements from restaurant operators, seafood businesses, state officials or consumers.
With the effective date set for October 28, the precise requirements and enforcement process remain unclear from the information available. The measure’s full text and implementation details were not included in the summary.
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