The FSSAI has targeted the plastic used in pan masala's packaging. Under the new rules, pan masala manufacturers can use only plastic-free paper, paperboard, cellulose or other naturally derived materials, along with tin or glass containers.

he Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced new packaging requirements for pan masala, specifying plastic-free materials that can be used to package the product and ruling out plastic, aluminium foil and metallised layers from the permitted packaging options.

In a bold stride toward environmentally responsible innovation, Cortec® Corporation has launched EcoBio™ VpCI®-146 Paper, the world’s first certified industrially compostable vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) paper. This milestone reaffirms Cortec’s leadership in sustainable corrosion protection and offers manufacturers a new way to align packaging practices with circular economy principles.

New tamper-evident label combines sustainability with design flexibility for packaging across industries.

Securikett has added highly translucent paper-based security seals designed to deliver effective product protection without compromising packaging aesthetics to its It’s Paper series. The new seals are available with either a fiber tear effect or void technology, offering flexible security options tailored to different application requirements.

Milacron has inaugurated its first Global Capability Center (GCC) in Coimbatore, India, marking a significant step in the company’s global engineering and technology expansion. The new facility is designed to strengthen Milacron’s engineering capabilities, support innovation and enhance customer support across international markets.

Following acquisition of LOG Pharma, Perlen now offers broad portfolio of bottles for OSD and liquid applications.

Perlen Packaging Group, a global provider of primary packaging solutions for prescription pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medications, recently expanded into the bottles segment following its acquisition of LOG Pharma, and includes an array of pharma packaging from bottles and closures to barrier films.

Cold chain packaging manufacturer, Hydropac, is preparing to launch HydroPure™, a water ice pack featuring an innovative built-in freeze indicator that changes the physical appearance of the pack once it has reached optimum freeze temperature.

Developed specifically for food manufacturers, meal kit providers, online retailers and pet food brands, HydroPure™ has been designed to maximise cold-chain performance as well as offering environmental, functional and commercial packaging advantages.

Leatherhead, UK, 24 June 2026. Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its distribution testing laboratory in Leatherhead, UK to meet growing demand. Construction is currently underway, with completion expected by the last quarter of 2026.

Selmsdorf, Germany / Chicago, USA, July 2026 – FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving will present its latest laser marking solutions at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), taking place September 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. IMTS is recognized as the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together innovators, solution providers, and manufacturing professionals to explore new technologies and production strategies.