Understanding Packaging Compliance in India: Regulatory Requirements & Industry Challenges

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In India, packaging compliance goes far beyond correct labelling; it applies across FMCG, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, chemicals, consumer goods, e-commerce brands, and more. It is governed by a complex and overlapping framework of FSSAI, legal metrology, environmental protection laws, waste management, and various other sector-specific regulations. Securing registrations or approvals is merely the starting point; real compliance lies in meeting recurring statutory obligations such as mandatory declarations, displays, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) filings, periodic reporting, packaging waste management responsibilities, and adapting to frequent regulatory amendments etc... Failure to align packaging practices with evolving legal requirements can result in product seizure, penalties, recalls, prosecution, and significant operational and reputational disruption. This webinar decodes the regulatory ecosystem and addresses the practical compliance and implementation challenges faced by industries today.

The session contains practical packaging compliance issues relating to statutory declarations, EPR filings, waste management obligations, and regulatory enforcement under authorities such as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and the Central Pollution Control Board. This segment will facilitate peer discussion, clarify regulatory ambiguities, and provide actionable insights for immediate implementation within organisations. 

Key Pointers

• Packaging compliance in India extends beyond labelling across sectors under regulators.
• Licences are only the beginning; ongoing statutory compliance is critical.
• EPR filings and waste reporting with the Central Pollution Control Board are mandatory.
• Regulations change frequently & continuous updates are essential.
• Non-compliance risks seizure, penalties, recalls, and prosecution.
• The webinar decodes the framework and practical compliance challenges.

Who Should Attend?

• CXOs / Directors / Business Heads
• VP / AVP – Operations, Compliance, EHS
• Pollution Control Coordinators
• Industry leaders and plant heads
• Environment, Health and Safety managers
• HSE Managers/ Heads
• Operation and maintenance heads
• Factory managers and site supervisors
• Engineering, safety and utility teams
• Project managers
• Original Equipment Manufacturers, component manufacturers and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contractors
• Electrical installation contractors and CEIG coordination teams
• Environmental consultants & pollution control professionals
• Quality, audit & risk management teams
• Waste management professionals (Hazardous and non-hazardous)
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment teams, emergency response & safety audit teams
• Facility managers
• Any professional involved in EHS, statutory compliance, or operational safety