Facing pushback from the federal government, New York City officials have decided to postpone the planned enforcement date for a law requiring some establishments to post calorie counts on their menus.

The city had intended for Aug. 21 to be the date when it would begin levying fines against businesses that do not comply with the new rule, which would have been almost nine months before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's planned promulgation of a similar rule.

In 2008, New York City became the first city in the country to require calorie labeling in chain restaurants.