India tightens plastic curbs, raising EPR compliance stakes for FMCG and grocery retail

Government of India is advancing single-use plastic restrictions and Extended Producer Responsibility mandates, pressuring FMCG, grocery and consumer brands to redesign packaging, scale recycled content and absorb compliance costs across supply chains.

— Filed Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 08:04 IST · Source IBEF Blogs · Updated

India's policy push to curb plastic use through recycling mandates and sustainability initiatives, relevant to retail packaging compliance across FMCG, grocery, and consumer brands operating under EPR and single-use plastic regulations.