UFlex Ltd, a leading flexible packaging and solutions provider, has introduced an FSSAI-compliant single-pellet solution for the use of recycled PET in food and beverage packaging. 

The solution integrates recycled PET with virgin PET in a single pellet, bypassing the need for manufacturers to mix different materials when developing packages for the food and beverage sector. Additionally, the pellets feature a high purity with mechanical and thermal stability. 

This solution is set to be a transformative development for food and beverage brands looking to meet extensive Extended Producer Responsibility guidelines. 

"As regulations become more robust, we aim to set the benchmark for responsible production and scalable, sustainable packaging solutions in India and beyond,” said Ashish Saxena, Joint President, Packaging Films Business at UFlex Ltd. “The single-pellet solution will be a game-changer for food and beverage brands striving to meet EPR compliance under the new FSSAI guidelines.”

The single pellet solution is part of UFlex’s broader strategy of implementing sustainability efforts in all facets of their operations. The company recently announced a significant investment in two new recycling plants in Noida and have received USFDA approval for its technology and capacity to recycle rPET, rPE, and rPP for use in food packaging.

“Our recent announcement of [the] investment in two new recycling plants in Noida is a strong reaffirmation of our commitment to India’s plastic waste management vision,” added Saxena. 

UFlex has established recycling plants across India, Poland, Egypt, and Mexico, processing a wide range of post-consumer plastic waste. It is currently the only Indian company working on innovative solutions for mixed flexible waste and PCR applications both in India and globally.