Overview
Clause 4(3) of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018addresses the safety requirements for metal-based materials employed in primary food packaging. These materials include tinplate, chromium-coated steel, aluminium sheets and foils, crown closures, and sanitary cans. The clause refers explicitly to Schedule II of the regulations, which enumerates the relevant Indian Standards that must be adhered to. This regulatory provision aims to mitigate risks related to contamination, corrosion, or chemical migration from packaging to food products, thereby safeguarding public health.
Applicable Indian Standards for Metal and Metal Alloys in Food Packaging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) mandates that all metals and metal alloys used in primary food packaging must conform to the following Indian Standards (IS), which align with internationally recognized ISO specifications where applicable:
SI. No | Description | Applicable Standard |
1 | Cold-reduced Electrolytic Tinplate | IS 1993 / ISO 11949 |
2 | Cold-reduced Electrolytic Chromium or Chromium Oxide-Coated Steel | IS 12591 / ISO 11950 |
3 | Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Sheet and Strip for General Engineering | IS 737 |
4 | Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging | IS 15392 |
5 | Specification for Crown Closures | IS 1994 |
6 | Specification for Round Open Top Sanitary Cans for Foods and Drinks (Part 1) | IS 9396 (Part 1) |
7 | Specification for Round Open Top Sanitary Cans for Foods and Drinks (Part 2) | IS 9396 (Part 2) |
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 upto ₹10 lakh + imprisonment up to 7 years
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