FSSAI notifies new packaging norms

摘要

THE FOOD Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI)has notified new packaging regulations which prohibit use of newspaper or recycled plastics for packing,wrapping,storing,transporting or dispensing articles of food products. The new regulations will come into force from July 1. The new regulation defines standards for different materials used for packaging of food products. It has also prescribed overall migration and specific migration limits of contaminants for plastic packaging materials.”As per these regulations,the packaging materials used for packing or storing the food products shall conform to the Indian Standards provided in the schedules,”an official statement added. Takingcognizance of the carcinogenic effect of inks and dyes,these regulations prohibit the use of newspaper and other such materials for packing or wrapping of food articles and includes respective Indian standard for printing inks for use on food packages. At the same time,addressing concerns regarding the safety of loose packaging material,the regulations state,"Products made of recycled plastics,including carry bags,shall not be used for packaging,storing,carrying or dispensing articles of food.”