Environmental Label for Restaurant "Kelsen" in Parliament

The restaurant "Kelsen" in the Austrian Parliament has been re-certified with the Austrian Eco-label according to a press release. It had lost the license at the end of September after, according to research by "Falter," there were violations of sustainability criteria in the procurement of food, such as purchasing pike-perch from Kazakhstan or spring rolls from China. Only 1.8 percent of the goods were affected, the restaurant explained.

"More Than a Seal of Quality"

These goods were immediately removed from the assortment upon discovery, "Kelsen" reported. Additionally, internal processes were reviewed, and additional control mechanisms and sustainability training were introduced within the team. Managing Director Thomas Hahn stated: "None of the criticized products were further used, and a mechanism for careful control of the origin and provenance of the products was established in the procurement of goods."

The renewed examination by the Association for Consumer Information was successful, and the Eco-label was re-awarded. Hahn emphasized that the seal of quality is "more than a seal of quality for the restaurant - it is a daily commitment to quality, responsibility, and credibility."

Question Marks Present

Whether the restaurant will have to pay a fine for violations of contractual obligations to the Parliament is still open. "The review of possible consequences from the lease agreement is currently not yet completed," the Parliamentary Directorate stated in response to an APA inquiry. "Kelsen" is contractually obligated to maintain the Austrian Eco-label. A fine of 5,000 euros is in question.

(APA/Red)

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