food-grade packaging Archives

World Environment Day 2025: How Plastic Pollution Threatens Our Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- June 5, 2025
Every year on June 5, people worldwide celebrate World Environment Day—a moment to reflect on how our actions impact the planet and our health. This year, plastic pollution demands urgent attention for its direct threat to the safety of the food we eat. Plastic pollution is everywhere—in oceans, rivers, streets, and even the air. But
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Hubballi-Dharwad Hotels Flout FSSAI Ban on Unsafe Food Packaging 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report Despite a clear ban by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many hotels and roadside eateries in Hubballi-Dharwad continue to indulge in unsafe food packaging, ie. single-use plastic and newspaper. FSSAI recently directed the Karnataka food safety department to investigate these violations, but the practice remains rampant. Authorities Struggle with Enforcement
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FSSAI Reclassifies Food Packaging as Critical for Safety with CoC Requirement 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has redefined “food grade packaging material” as essential for food safety, signaling a shift in regulatory focus. Announced on April 3, 2025, this update imposes stricter compliance requirements under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. What’s New? Certificate of Conformity Requirement: All food packaging
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Substandard Silver Foils in Chennai’s Roadside Eateries Raise Health Concerns 0

Overview Health experts and consumers have raised alarms over the widespread use of substandard silver foils for food packaging at roadside eateries in Chennai. These foils, intended to preserve food and enhance presentation, often pose serious health risks due to their poor quality. An Alarming Practice Roadside vendors commonly use thin, low-cost silver foils that

Food-Grade Packaging: Safeguarding Quality and Safety 0

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September 30, 2024

In today’s health-conscious world, food-grade packaging is more than just a protective layer; it’s a commitment to safety and sustainability. Essential in the food industry, this packaging is crafted from materials that meet rigorous standards, ensuring they won’t compromise the taste, smell, or nutritional quality of the food. From safeguarding against contamination to preserving freshness,

Kerala Food Safety Department Mandates Food-Grade Packaging to Combat Health Risks 0

Report The Kerala Food Safety Department has mandated the use of only food-grade packaging materials for food items, including fritters. This guideline addresses concerns that packing and storing food in newspapers may lead to contamination with toxic substances like lead and ink. The department has issued a notification prohibiting the use of newspapers to package