The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide its notification dated 21st August 2020 has published the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) First Amendment Regulations, 2020 which shall be in force from 21st August 2020 and the food business operators shall comply with the provisions of these regulations by 1st January 2020.
The Amendment is brought under regulation 2.4.6 which deals with the display of information in foodservice establishments, in which every food establishment having central license or outlets at 10 or more locations shall mention the calorific value against the food items displayed on the menu cards or boards or booklets and the reference information on calorie requirements shall also be displayed clearly and prominently as “An average active adult requires 2,000 kcal energy per day, however, calorie needs may vary”.
Further, the Food Service Establishments shall also mention the information relating to allergens and logo for vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
However, the regulation shall not be applicable to event caterers and foodservice premises that operate for less than sixty days in a calendar year, self-serve condiments that are free of charge and not listed on the menu and special-order items or modified meals and menu items as per the request of the customer.
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