Lucknow: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, Uttar Pradesh , has issued a compliance checklist for all food businesses in the state, adherence to which is mandatory, and violation of which will invite strict penalties.
A menu card is mandatory for businesses with a central licence or with 10 or more establishments.
An official from the department said the conditions for which compliance has been sought are in the zero-tolerance category. The official said food businesses must preserve purchase records, supplier details, temperature registers, water and oil test reports, cleaning schedules, pest control records, medical fitness certificates of food handlers, traceability records and documents related to departmental action. These include use of raw materials, packed food items past their expiry date, storing vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items together, contamination between raw and prepared food, rotten or contaminated food, storing food items at unsafe temperatures, blocked drainage, accumulation of garbage, use of contaminated water, pest infestation and chemical contamination. All food businesses must obtain an FSSAI licence and registration and display them at a suitable place in the establishment. The QR code of the ‘Food Safety Connect App’ for consumer complaints should also be placed at a prominent location. All food establishments must have adequate space, ventilation and lighting. Windows and doors must have mesh screens that prevent pests from entering. Kitchens are to have proper drainage. In addition, establishments must also mention the cooking medium on the menu card. Packed food items should carry the vegetarian/non-vegetarian mark and information on permitted additives, artificial sweeteners, artificial colours and allergen-causing ingredients. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow