FSSAI Publishes Draft Amendment to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations    

On 6 October 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a notification proposing draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, under section 92(2) read with section 23 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The draft Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2025 introduces new requirements for food contact materials. Specifically, the amendments prohibit the use of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in manufacturing food contact materials and require that materials made from polycarbonate and epoxy resins be free from Bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives. The public is invited to submit objections or suggestions within 60 days from the date of Gazette publication to the CEO of FSSAI via post or email (regulation@fssai.gov.in). These comments will be considered before finalizing the amendments, reinforcing food safety and compliance with evolving international standards for packaging materials.