Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:11pm on 11 Aug 2026,Tuesday India
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced new packaging rules for pan masala, banning plastic-based materials, aluminium foil and metallised layers. Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026, manufacturers can use plastic-free paper, paperboard, cellulose and other naturally derived materials. Tin and glass containers are also permitted. The rules specifically prohibit polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, PVC and other synthetic polymers, copolymers and laminates in packaging. The amendment, notified in the Gazette of India on August 10, does not ban pan masala itself but regulates how the product can be packaged. (PC: India Today)
