Kerala Food Safety Dept: Avoid Newspaper Wrapping for Food, Use This Instead

The Kerala Food Safety Department has mandated that food items, including fritters, be packaged exclusively in food-grade materials. In a recent notification, the Department has also banned the use of newspapers for wrapping fried snacks like samosas and pakoras.

This guideline was issued due to concerns that using newspaper for food packaging could expose the food to harmful chemicals, such as lead and ink. By utilizing appropriate packaging, the integrity of the food’s composition will be preserved.

The Food Safety Assistant Commissioner emphasized the importance of using food-grade containers for packaging and storing food as a safe practice. Additionally, the notification underscores the need for food entrepreneurs to comply with these packaging material guidelines and actively engage in the food safety process.