• Reminder Regarding the Prohibition of Food and Beverages on the Trading Floor

      • To
      • Members, Member Firms and Market Users
      • From
      • Market Regulation Department
      • #
      • CME RA2107-2
      • Notice Date
      • 01 October 2021

    • As a reminder, Rule 513 (“Conduct, Apparel and Badges”) and the Access, Conduct and Appearance Code (“Code”) expressly prohibit carrying or consuming food and beverages on the trading floor.  The only exception to the prohibition allows for water, in an approved container, and individually-wrapped (non-chocolate) hard candy and gum on the trading floor. 

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