Restaurants across the state might lose their licences if they fail to put up food safety display boards on their premises by October 15. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made this compulsory for restaurants that have licences and also for those who wish to apply for fresh ones.

To ensure that restaurants follow the required standards of hygiene while serving food, the FSSAI has introduced the new rule under Section III of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulation 2018. Sources said non-compliance might lead to cancellation of licences.