Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2018 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Procedural matters Public health Standards Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Regulations provide for general packaging requirements including the materials or metals used and for packaging requirements for specific food products. Every food business operator shall ensure that the packaging material used shall be in accordance with these regulations: Any material which comes in direct contact with food used for packaging, preparation, storing, wrapping, transportation and sale or service of food shall be of food grade quality. Packaging materials shall be suitable for the type of product, the conditions provided for storage and the equipment for filling, sealing and packaging of food as well as transportation conditions. Packaging materials shall be able to withstand mechanical, chemical or thermal stresses encountered during normal transportation. In case of flexible or semi-rigid containers, an over-wrap packaging may be necessary. Food products shall be packed in clean, hygienic and tamper-proof package or container. The sealing material shall be compatible with the product and the containers as well as the closure systems used for the containers. Tin containers once used, shall not be re-used for packaging of food. Full text English/Hindi Website www.fssai.gov.in References - Legislation Implements Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Legislation | India | 2006 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Consumer protection, International trade, Standards, Registration, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Residues, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Gender Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011. Legislation | India | 2011 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX