Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate0

• 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