BIS publishes Food Serving Utensils with an aim to reduce plastic pollution and promoting sustainability

• The Bureau of Indian Standards has published - Food Serving Utensils Made from Agri By-Products - Specification, aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability. The standard provides comprehensive guidelines to manufacturers and consumers, ensuring uniformity in quality requirements across the country. 
• The implementation of this standard has extensive advantages as using biodegradable agri by-product utensils can contribute towards environmental safety, conserve natural resources, and promote a circular economy. These utensils are free from harmful additives and ensure consumer well-being. The standard also creates economic opportunities for farmers and supports sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to rural development.
• The rising use of disposable tableware worldwide is driving the global market for disposable tableware. The disposable plate market size was valued at 4.26 Billion dollars in 2020 and is projected to reach 6.73 Billion dollars by 2028. In India, numerous large-scale and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises level manufacturers are actively contributing to the production of biodegradable cutlery, and they stand to benefit immensely from this Standard. The demand for these products is consistently rising, leading to a steady growth in the number of manufacturers involved in their production.

 

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Published date : 23 Jun 2023 03:38PM