Authorities direct eateries to disclose meat type on menus

Srinagar, Aug 18: Authorities have directed hotels, restaurants, cafes, dhabas, sweet shops, bakeries, caterers and other food business operators to clearly disclose the type of meat used in food preparations.
In an advisory, Commissioner Food & Drugs Administration J&K, Khalid Jahangir said establishments serving meat or meat products should clearly mention whether a preparation contains mutton, beef, chicken, fish or any other type of meat.
“Such information should be displayed on menu cards, Food Safety Information Boards and display counters or menu displays, wherever applicable, and should be accurate, legible, visible and updated,” Jahangir said.
The administration has also directed food business operators to display Food Safety Information Boards at prominent places in their establishments, containing details including the FSSAI licence number and customer care number.
It further advised establishments to avoid generic descriptions such as “Meat Curry”, “Meat Biryani”, “Meat Kebab” or “Non-Vegetarian” without specifying the type of meat used.
All Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers have been directed to disseminate the advisory among food business operators and verify compliance during inspections.
The advisory stated that non-compliance with applicable provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and rules and regulations made thereunder would attract appropriate action in accordance with law. (KNO)