India Proposed Restrictions on Two Substances in Food Packaging

GENEVA - Nov. 7, 2025 - PRLog -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 160.25, highlighting India's consultation on proposed revisions to legislation that would ban two substances in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) sets and enforces safety and quality regulations for food produced, stored and distributed in the country, to protect consumer health. These regulations are intended to ensure businesses follow good manufacturing practices and comply with safe limits for residues and contaminants.

A 60-day consultation began on October 13, 2025, regarding the proposed prohibition of two substances under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 160.25 includes a helpful table with details of the substances and the specific applications under which they would be prohibited.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 160.25 for more details.

SGS food contact material services
SGS's technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it's only trusted because it's tested. Learn more about SGS's food contact material (http://www.sgs.com/fcm) services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full India Consults Over Revised Legislation on Food Packaging (https://www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/10/safeguards-16025-indi...) SafeGuardS.

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