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Centre Orders Nationwide Study on Plastic Food Packaging Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 24, 2025
Key Development The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has tasked the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with a scientific study to assess how plastic packaging used widely in food delivery behaves under intense heat, long delivery times and extended storage. The study will test commonly used materials such as PET, recycled PET, polycarbonate and laminated films
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FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its packaging regulations to permit the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging, marking a major shift toward sustainability. Ensuring Food Safety Standards Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, FSSAI has lifted its ban on recycled
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Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2025
Report Major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, Bisleri, and Parle Agro, are exploring legal options against the Indian government’s mandate to use 30% recycled food-grade PET (rPET) bottles starting April 1, 2025. According to media reports, industry leaders argue that the timeline is unrealistic due to inadequate recycling facilities, material shortages, and high costs, especially with
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Centre Orders Nationwide Study on Plastic Food Packaging Safety
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 24, 2025
FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
Beverage Giants Challenge India's rPET Bottle Mandate
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2025

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