Overview

• The FSSAI’s Central Advisory Committee has finalized rules requiring eateries to declare their vegetarian or non-vegetarian status during licence applications or renewals
• Non-vegetarian outlets must specify if they plan to serve beef or pork, and existing restaurants will need to update their menu classification under the new framework
• States and Union Territories will oversee enforcement once the regulations take effect in the coming months, and vegetarian establishments converting to non-vegetarian must secure new licences
• A nationwide digital database will track which eateries serve non-vegetarian items and detail the specific meat types offered to enhance oversight
• State-level food safety officers will inspect at least ten food businesses monthly, prioritizing outlets serving meat, fish, milk and eggs