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Newspaper is not a packing material

Writer: Surendar RajkumarSurendar Rajkumar


We all have seen small food business operators use newspaper for packing the food products, we have accepted the package but have we ever realised the danger involved in the newspaper packaging?

Yes, newspaper packing has some harmful effects, so FSSAI has restricted the usage of newspaper for packing food products, as the ink in the newspaper has various bioactive materials which are can cause health issues when ingested.

Newspaper ink also contain heavy metals like lead which are dangerous to human health so FSSAI has strictly informed all food business operators not to use newspaper for packing food products.


FSSAI has also instructed state food authorities to monitor the food business operators not using the newspaper as a packing material





 
 
 

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Hi, I'm Surendar Rajkumar, a Biotechnologist by graduation. I have chosen my career path in food safety and quality. I've worked in various roles within food manufacturing industries, including as a hygiene auditor, a Quality Assurance and Control Executive, and a food safety auditor.

I hold certifications in HACCP, GMP, GHP, Occupational Health and Safety, ISO 22000, and FSSC22000.

Currently, I run my own food safety consultancy company called "WE CARE Food Safety Consultancy." We assist all Food Business Operators in maintaining food safety and hygiene.

Surendar Rajkumar
Founder, We Care Food Safety Consultancy.

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