The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on January 17, 2024, issued a press release directing Airline Caterers to comply with Food Safety Regulations
The following has been stated namely: -
• It has directed all flight caterers and airlines to strictly comply with sub-regulation 5(10) (f) related to the Date Marking and 8(4) which is related to displaying the minimum information under the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
• This aims to improve transparency by providing passengers with detailed information about the nature, origin and manufacturing-related details of the food served during flights.
• It has highlighted the importance of menu labeling as a powerful tool to inform passengers about the contents of the food served, enabling them to make informed choices
• It has further directed to establish robust mechanisms for prompt resolution, including corrective and preventive actions to minimize food safety-related incidents. The crucial role of the industry in ensuring the safety and satisfaction of passengers.
