FSSAI’s new draft guidelines set to remodel how your Pan Masala is packed
2 min learnApr 28, 2026 10:25 PM IST
To make sure that pan masala packagings will not be environmentally damaging, the nation’s apex meals security regulator has proposed amending its regulation to make sure that the such packets don’t use plastic materials or metallic layers. The Meals Security and Requirements Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification that states solely supplies corresponding to paper, cardboard, or cellulose primarily based packaging materials needs to be used for pan masalas.
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“Sachets utilizing plastic materials shall not be used for storing, packing or promoting gutkha, tobacco and pan masala… Paper, Paper Board, Cellulose or different naturally derived supplies, such materials shall be free from any plastic… and in addition free from Aluminium foil or metallized layers,” the notification states. The notification additionally permits continued use of tin or glass containers, “thereby making certain flexibility for producers to undertake packaging options finest suited to their operational and industrial wants throughout the regulatory framework,” in accordance with the well being ministry.
The notification clarifies additional that the packaging materials mustn’t include polythene or different plastic materials corresponding to polypropylene, polyester, PVC or any artificial polymers, copolymers or laminates. That is in step with the federal government Plastic Waste Administration Guidelines.
“This draft modification is a part of FSSAI’s ongoing efforts to advertise secure, sustainable and eco-friendly packaging practices throughout the meals sector, whereas bearing in mind business necessities and technological feasibility,” the well being ministry stated. Stakeholders have been requested to submit their feedback on the draft notification inside 30 days.
