What is Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018 ?
This is a Central Food Regulation drafted by Food Authority in accordance with Section 92 (1) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Regulation explains guidelines for food packaging.
Purpose of the Clause
Clause 4(1) – Specific Requirements for Primary Food Packaging: Paper and Board
Clause 4(1) of the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, lays down specific requirements for paper and board materials intended to come in contact with food products. As per Schedule I of the regulation, these materials must conform to the respective Indian Standards (IS) such as IS 6622 for greaseproof paper, IS 7161 for vegetable parchment and laminates, and others. Additionally, any wax used for coating paper or board must comply with Type I of IS 4654. Paper and board materials intended to come in contact with food products.
SI. No | List of Standards |
1. | Grease proof paper – IS 6622 |
2. | Vegetable parchment or Grease 7161 |
3. | Aluminium Foil Laminates for Packaging – IS 8970 |
4. | General purpose packing or wrapping Paper |
5. | Folding Box Board, uncoated – IS 1776 |
6. | Corrugated Fibre Board Boxes- |
Note: The wax used for coating the paper or board shall be
paraffin wax conforming to Type I of IS 4654.
Penalty for non-compliance:
Any person who whether by himself or by any other person on his behalf manufactures for sale or stores or sells or distributes or imports any article of food for human consumption shall be liable to a penalty which may extend to:
– Without injury: Up to ₹1 lakh
– Causing injury: Up to ₹5 lakh + imprisonment up to 6 months
– Causing death: Up to ₹10 lakh + imprisonment up to 7 years
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