FSSAI plans to improve safety and standards (packaging) of food to ban poly- and perfluoralkyl substances (PFA) and bisphenol and (BPA) in materials that come into contact with food, according to two government officials and have been reviewed by myAs.
PFA, also called “Forever Chemicals”, are used to produce grease and water resistant. Their strong links to carbon fluorine prevent them from being easily disintegrated, allowing them to accumulate in the environment and the human body over time. BPA, used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, is commonly found in repeatedly usable bottles and lining of food cans.
The proposed FSSai move is coped with regulatory measures in the US and the European Union, which have already reduced these chemicals or stated in food packaging.
The decision stems from a growing number of scientific evidence that connects the PFA and BPA exposure to a number of health problems, from hormonal disturbances and reproductive problems to diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Some studies also propose possible ties to testicular and kidney cancer.
This is not the first time that FSSSAI acted on a plastic cover. The FSSAI has previously banned the use of recycled plastics or newspaper newspapers, and in force the Injulus 2019 in force. The new rules replaced the previous regulations for food safety and standards (packaging and labeling), 2011.
India also banned the production, distribution, storage and sale of 19 specific plastic items with one use, including items such as plastic cutlery, straws and certain types of ballpoints. However, this current proposal focuses specifically on the use of PFA and BPA, which are chemicals used in the material of contact with food.
What do they propose a draft regulation
The new proposal of the Regulation introduces two key requirements according to the general security provisions of existing food safety regulations in 2018, one of the government officials said and demanded anonymity.
“The first is a clear ban on the use of PFA in the production of food contact materials. The second mandates that food materials made with polycarbonate and epoxy resin must be simple BPA and its derivatives,” said the above government official and demanded anonymity.
FSSAI was looking for comments from the relevant parties in early December.
The official added that the influence of the FSSAI is aimed at strengthening consumers’ safety by removing harmful chemicals that can leach from the packaging to food products.
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- The Indian food safety regulator plans to ban PFA and BPA in food packaging to reduce long -term health risks.
- This step brings India to compliance with the US and the EU, where these chemicals are gradually discarded.
- PFA, known as “forever chemicals”, persist in the environment and human body, leading to potential chronic diseases.
- The aim of the proposed ban is to remove harmful leaching from the packaging to food products.
Questions sent by FSSAI spokesperson He remained unanswered on Monday until the press time.
Public health experts welcomed a step as a long -term preventive measure.
“For many years, these” chemicals “have entered our bodies through everyday package, water bottles, packaging and cans without visible warning,” Dr. Rohit Sharma, consultant, internal medicine department at Apollo Spectra Hospital in Jaipur.
By limiting PFAS and BPA, India not only connects to global standards, but also prefers public health. These substances persist both in the environment and in the body, over time accumulate and increase the risks of chronic diseases, Sharma added.
This step could have significant consequences for Indian food and beverage industries, packaging manufacturers and retailers, many of which rely on PFA -based coatings for grease -resistant properties.
“The proposed move to disable PFA and BPA in food packaging is an essential step that is in line with global security trends. The transition, especially from PFA, will require reasonable time, technical instructions and available alternatives to ensure smooth compliance with small and medium -sized enterprises,” Medium.
“It is also important to realize that all packaging materials do not contain these substances and the overall impact will be carefully studied. The robust test capacity will also be necessary to assess and ensure compliance,” Nishtala added.
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