ANPC Order 201/2022, by which the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) obliges owners to detail ingredients and the nutritional declaration for each dish offered for sale, came into effect on March 15.
Daniel Mischie, board member of HORA and CEO of City Grill, stated that from the perspective of restaurant owners, they are not hiding the ingredients, raw materials, or quantities used in their recipes.
They believe that the method of writing all this information in the menu presented to customers is quite cumbersome, making the menu extremely voluminous.
Daniel Mischie believes it would have been sufficient for all this information to be written in the menu available via QR code, or in a printed volume for customers who do not have smartphones.
Daniel Mischie also specifies that HORA’s proposal was for this Order to provide for the display of all 5 lines regarding product ingredients only online, while the physical menu would look different.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ANPC Order 201/2022 require from restaurants?
The order mandates that all food service establishments must provide detailed information regarding ingredients and nutritional values for every dish on the menu.
When did the new menu labeling regulation take effect?
The regulation officially came into force on March 15, requiring immediate compliance from hospitality business owners.
What is the main concern of restaurant owners regarding these changes?
Industry leaders, such as those from HORA, are concerned that the physical menus will become too bulky and suggest that digital solutions like QR codes should be the primary method for displaying these details.