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AIPMA AT WORK
♦ Sh. Somnath Chatterjee, RCPL
♦ Sh Udit Arora, TechIpz
Key topics covered:
♦ EPR norms and upcoming changes
♦ Global and Indian regulatory frameworks for food-grade recycled plastics, including FSSAI, EFSA,
and FDA approval processes.
♦ Standardization and certification in recycling, focusing on BIS norms and FG-RPET compliance.
♦ Innovation in packaging design, such as unlocking the value of recycled plastics and decomplexing
multi-layered packaging (MLP) for enhanced recyclability.
♦ EPR and eco-friendly packaging solutions, highlighting strategies for sustainability and compliance.
♦ Toxicological safety and environmental impact of plastics and PET, including concerns about mi-
cro- and nano-plastics.
♦ Global policy direction, with specific focus on UNEP’s INC-5.2 negotiations and India’s position in
chemical recycling and sustainable additives.
The forum reflected growing collaboration between industry, policy makers, and international stake-
holders like the French Embassy.
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