FSSAI Proposes Chemical Recycling of Plastics for Food Packaging0

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• November 6, 2026

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed permitting chemically recycled polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) in food-contact packaging, provided manufacturers ensure that the recycled materials meet the safety standards prescribed for virgin plastics. The proposal also allows manufacturers to use recycled polymers sourced exclusively from food-grade packaging materials in