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New Delhi, August 11, 2026: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified an amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, introducing specific requirements for the packaging of Pan Masala.
The amendment was notified by the FSSAI through a notification dated August 7, 2026, published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary on August 10, 2026. The notification has been issued under the powers conferred by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Paper, Paperboard and Cellulose-Based Materials Permitted
Under the amendment, Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, which specifies the standards for packaging materials, has been amended in relation to Item No. 10 of the list of materials for packaging.
A new entry, Item 11 – Pan Masala, has been inserted.
According to the notification, packaging for pan masala may be made from paper, paperboard, cellulose or other naturally derived materials. However, such packaging material must be completely free from plastic of any type.
The provision specifically states that the packaging material shall not contain polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or any other synthetic polymer, co-polymer or laminate. It also specifies that the packaging should not contain aluminium foil or metallised material.
This effectively places emphasis on plastic-free and fibre-based packaging solutions for pan masala products.
Tin and Glass Containers Also Allowed
The amended regulations also permit tin or glass containers for the packaging of pan masala.
In addition, the notification states that the relevant provisions under Rule 4(1)(c) and (d) of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, will also apply.
Implications for Paper and Packaging Industry
The amendment could have significance for manufacturers and suppliers of paper, paperboard and cellulose-based packaging materials, particularly those developing plastic-free alternatives for consumer products.
The move provides a regulatory framework favouring packaging formats based on paper and other naturally derived materials, while excluding conventional plastic polymers, laminates and metallised structures from the specified pan masala packaging.
For the paper and packaging industry, the notification may further strengthen the opportunity for fibre-based and recyclable packaging formats as brands and converters increasingly look for alternatives to plastic-containing structures.
The amendment is formally titled the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026 and will come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Source: Government of India, Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, Notification dated August 7, 2026, published August 10, 2026.
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