Importer & Manufacturer | Source: FSSAI
Published On: 28-04-2026
Enforcement Date: 28 April, 2026
Draft Notification to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 for inclusion of list of packaging material for Pan Masala
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, proposing a ban on plastic and aluminium-based packaging for pan masala. The draft mandates the use of paper, paperboard, cellulose, tin, or glass materials and aligns with Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Stakeholder comments have been invited within 30 days.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, focusing on stricter packaging norms for pan masala products.
Key points include:
- The proposal mandates that pan masala must be packaged only in non-plastic materials such as paper, paperboard, cellulose, or other naturally derived materials, explicitly prohibiting the use of plastic polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, PVC), laminates, and aluminium foil or metallized layers.
- Additionally, tin or glass containers are permitted as alternative packaging materials.
- The draft also incorporates provisions from the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, reinforcing the ban on plastic sachets for packaging gutkha, tobacco, and pan masala.
- This amendment aims to reduce environmental impact and enhance regulatory control over packaging practices.
- Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments within 30 days before finalisation.
Applicable For: Importer & Manufacturer
Reference Number: RCD-09002/1 /2026-Regulatury-FSSAI
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