FSSAI directs all FBOs to immediately discontinue the use of metallic pins/wires in food products and packaging materials

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has issued an advisory directing all Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to immediately discontinue the use of metallic pins/wires in food products and packaging materials.

According to FSSAI, several instances have been reported wherein metallic/staple pins have been found embedded in or attached to cakes and food packages, including cake boxes, sweet boxes, snack pouches, takeaway food parcels, creating a serious food safety hazard, thereby causing a significant risk that such pins may inadvertently be consumed by consumers, resulting in injury and adverse health consequences.

Hence, all FBOs are hereby directed to immediately discontinue the use of metallic pins/wires or any other such material for sealing, fastening, securing, or packaging any food item, food parcel, takeaway meal, bakery product, cake box, sweet box, snack packet, or any other food item or package.

Source: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India