![]() ![]() The second question is whether this actually helps people. So until then, they are only serving ‘improvement notices’ to restaurants without resorting to coercive measures. In fact, they are yet to finalise guidelines on testing parameters. So FSSAI isn’t going all guns blazing already. And analysing each dish to identify the total calorific value would be a wasteful exercise. They use different ingredients and cooking methods. However, while this move is laudable, questions still remain, especially in the Indian context.įor starters, how do you determine calorific value when there’s so much variation in Indian cuisine? There are over 30 different styles of Biryani in this country with each region offering its own spin. Since then, countries such as the US, UK, UAE and others have made it compulsory for restaurants to display calorie counts. Back in 2008, New York became the first city in the US to mandate large food chains to display total calorie intake on their menus. And considering that over 60% of the nation’s population is below the age of 35, this trend is quite alarming.Īnd India isn’t the first country trying to do something about this silent killer. Over two-thirds of individuals suffering from Non Communicable Diseases (such as hypertension, diabetes etc) in the country are in the age groups between 26 and 59 - the most productive time frame. For starters, diet-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity are on the rise in the country. ![]() And while eating out may be convenient, it creates a whole different set of problems. For instance, last year, over 45 million Indians ate at their favourite restaurants at least once, a report from Dineout said. Prepared meals have replaced home-cooked food. Over the years, increased disposable incomes and easy access to restaurants have changed the way Indians eat -both in metros and non-metros. As part of this campaign, they also introduced new labelling guidelines mandating certain restaurants (those with 10+ outlets and a turnover of 25 Cr) to print the calorific value of dishes they serve on their menus.Īnd FSSAI has had good reason to pursue this mandate. And they pioneered the 'Eat Right India' movement in 2018 with a clear objective to educate Indians on eating right. Now, if you’re wondering where all this is coming from - Well, know that FSSAI has been trying to get India to eat healthy. And while many restaurants requested an extension - to comply with the food regulator’s new norms, about 16 restaurants failed to respond.Īnd guess what happened to these 16 restaurants? They got their licence suspended. They wanted to know why these establishments weren’t displaying the calorific value on their food menus. :)Ī few days ago, FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) sent notices to several restaurants. You can just go ahead and read the story. If you’re already a subscriber or you’re reading this on the app, then you're already part of the clan. ![]() All things business and finance in just 3 minutes every morning. In today's Finshots we see how FSSAI is trying to get India to eat healthyĪnd hey, if you want insightful stories like these delivered straight into your inbox, subscribe to Finshots.
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