Food regulator proposes no plastic or metallised layers in pan masala packaging
To ensure that pan masala packagings are not environmentally damaging, the country’s apex food safety regulator has proposed amending its regulation to ensure that the such packets do not use plastic material or metal layers. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification that states only materials such as paper, cardboard, or cellulose based packaging material should be used for pan masalas. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority has proposed banning the use of multi-layered plastic and metallised films in certain food packaging to improve recyclability.
Companies will need to invest in alternative, sustainable packaging materials like biodegradable composites or mono-materials, potentially increasing initial production costs.
Metallised layers are notoriously difficult to recycle. Banning them reduces landfill waste and promotes a circular economy for plastics.
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