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- Draft Packaging Amendment 2026 Promotes Plastic-Free Paper Solutions for Pan Masala
- The notification stated that materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, PVC, synthetic polymers, copolymers, and aluminium foil barriers will not be permitted
The Pulp and Paper Times
The draft amendment notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India marks a decisive step toward sustainable packaging in India. Under the proposed Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026, paper, paperboard, cellulose, and other naturally derived materials used for packaging pan masala must be completely free from plastics, synthetic polymers, laminates, aluminium foil, and metallized layers.
The notification (F. No. RCD-09002/1/2026-Regulatory-FSSAI, dt. 28 April 2026) stated that materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, PVC, synthetic polymers, copolymers, and aluminium foil barriers will not be permitted in packaging applications covered under the amendment. Tin and glass containers, however, will continue to remain allowed.
The draft regulations also reiterate the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, prohibiting the use of plastic material in any form for storing, packing, or selling gutkha, tobacco, and pan masala products.
The notification further stated that the said draft regulations shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of thirty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette notification are made available to the public. Objections or suggestions received within the specified period shall be considered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. These regulations may be called the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026.
According to expert comments, the move is aimed at promoting eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging, safeguarding public health by preventing chemical migration, and aligning India’s packaging standards with global sustainability practices.
The draft notification permits paper & paperboard, cellulose films, and naturally derived materials including starch-based coatings, PLA, chitosan, and bio coatings. However, synthetic plastics including PE, PP, PET, PVC, laminated boards with plastic films, and aluminium foil/metallized layers have been prohibited.
Industry experts believe that while challenges related to barrier properties, cost, and composting infrastructure remain, the amendment opens new opportunities for innovation in bio-based packaging solutions. The draft amendment signals a strong regulatory push toward natural, safe, and sustainable packaging materials.
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