India Bans PFAS and BPA in Food Contact Materials

India Bans PFAS and BPA in Food Contact Materials

India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has issued a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, proposing a complete ban on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. The move, released through a draft notification on October 6, 2025, marks a…