The Louisiana Department of Health will soon begin enforcing the state’s new crawfish and shrimp labeling law approved by the legislature after pressure from the state’s seafood industry.
The law lets restaurant patrons know the origin of their meals.
“The law, as written, gives guidance to restaurants on exactly how to provide that information when they have menus,” said Carolyn Bombet, LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations.
Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be displayed.
“It must be in the English language, it must be posted in a conspicuous location, and it must not be less than 36 inches from the floor.”
Bombet says if a patron feels a restaurant is not in step with the law, they can report it to LDH which will then check the restaurant's receipts for the product purchased.
“This violation would lead to education instead of regulation, helping them to correct the violation,” said Bombet.
