UFlex introduces single-pellet solution for food packaging

New Delhi, Jun 19 (PTI) Flexible packaging and solutions maker UFlex Ltd on Thursday introduced an FSSAI-compliant single-pellet solution for use of recycled PET for food and beverages packaging.

The new product integrates recycled PET with virgin PET in a single pellet, doing away with the need for manufacturers to buy and mix different materials to make bottles, containers or packaging materials, especially for food and beverages.

The single-pellet solution will be a game-changer for food and beverage brands striving to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance under the new FSSAI guidelines, Ashish Saxena, Joint President - Packaging Films Business at UFlex Ltd, said in a statement.

"As regulations become more robust, we aim to set the benchmark for responsible production and scalable, sustainable packaging solutions in India and beyond," he said, adding that the company's recent announcement of Rs 317 crore investment in two new recycling plants in Noida is a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to India's plastic waste management vision.

Effective April 1, 2025, the new rules mandate that brands using category-1 rigid plastic packaging, such as PET bottles, incorporate at least 30 per cent recycled content by FY26, the statement said. PTI RKL SHW