FSSAI introduces new packaging rules for pan masala, banning certain plastic and synthetic materials and requiring alternatives such as paper-based options and specific containers. The regulator restricts the use of plastic, synthetic materials and aluminium foil for pan masala packaging, and allows manufacturers to use paper, paperboard, cellulose, tin, or glass.
The change reflects a regulatory shift toward prescribed, non-plastic packaging materials. NDTV reports that manufacturers must comply with the updated requirements, which include the permitted materials and an overall reduction in plastic and related packaging formats. India Today similarly states that the move prohibits plastic packaging for pan masala and directs manufacturers to use paper, tin, or glass.
While both outlets describe the same core decision and the same permitted material categories, they differ only in emphasis and wording rather than in the substance of the regulation.
