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FSSAI Proposes Plastic-Free Packaging Mandate For Pan Masala: An Analysis Of The Draft Food Safety And Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed amendments to packaging regulations that would mandate pan masala manufacturers to abandon plastic-based packaging in favor of paper, cellulose, tin, or glass materials. This regulatory intervention harmonizes food safety standards with environmental protection mandates by incorporating provisions from the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, creating a comprehensive framework that addresses both public health and sustainability concerns. The dr
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