Should Indian Restaurants Display Calories on Digital Menus? FSSAI Rules
FSSAI's 2024 guidelines now require restaurants with central kitchens or outlets exceeding a specific turnover threshold to display nutritional information including calories on menus. While the rule primarily targets chain restaurants and large QSRs, it's creating confusion among independent restaurant owners about compliance requirements.
Who Must Display Calories?
Currently, FSSAI mandates calorie labeling for large food businesses, particularly chains with 10+ outlets or annual turnover above ₹20 crores. Standalone independent Indian restaurants are generally exempt, but this may evolve as regulations tighten. If you're running a growing restaurant group in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore, it's worth preparing now.
Digital menus make compliance easier when the time comes. Platforms like DineCard (dinecard.in) let you create QR code menus in 5 minutes at ₹99/month, making it simple to update nutritional information across all locations instantly without reprinting physical menus.
Even if you're not required to display calories yet, proactively adding nutritional info can attract health-conscious diners and position your restaurant as transparent and customer-focused.
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