Food safety is a paramount concern across India, prompting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to undertake various initiatives aimed at controlling food contamination and adulteration, both of which can result in serious health issues. In a recent endeavor, the food safety regulator has directed food service establishments to strictly adhere to regulations governing the display of information at their outlets.
As per the report, the mandate specifies that food outlets must prominently display the calorific value, allergens, and nutritional information of all the foods they offer. This initiative follows reports of discrepancies in information display across different states, prompting the regulatory body to take action.
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Additionally, the report highlights that the FSSAI has provided clarification regarding the flexibility granted to food outlets in utilizing different display options to present the nutritional information of their offerings. According to the regulation, “A licensee operating food outlets at 10 or more locations must display the calorific value alongside the food items listed on menu cards, boards, or booklets.”
Moreover, they are required to include details regarding allergens and nutritional value, and affix vegetarian and non-vegetarian labels next to each food item showcased on menu cards or boards.
The FSSAI emphasized that e-commerce food aggregators must procure essential information from restaurants and display it on their platforms wherever applicable.
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