Archive · 2 Jun 2025
PET Recyclers Face Bankruptcy Risk Amidst Licensing Delays
Imagine plastic bottles being recycled to make new ones.
Companies built factories for this, but they need permission from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to start.
The FSSAI is taking too long to give these permissions.
Because of the delay, the companies can't sell their recycled plastic, even though they spent a lot of money setting up their factories.
This could cause them to run out of money and close down, which would also affect the people who collect the plastic bottles.
The industry is waiting for the FSSAI to approve their plants to avoid financial issues.
APR Bharat says delays in FSSAI approvals for r-PET plants risk pushing operators into bankruptcy.
Companies invested ₹7,500-8,000 crore to produce r-PET for food packaging.
Revised FSSAI guidelines were notified late, extending licensing timelines.
Fifteen commissioned plants await FSSAI clearance to start commercial production.
Delays could lead to significant financial troubles for companies, potentially leading to non-performing assets.
- Who
- The Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) and r-PET plant operators.
- What
- Delays in FSSAI approvals for r-PET plants.
- When
- Licensing delays started after revised FSSAI guidelines were notified in late May 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Delays in FSSAI approvals could lead to companies facing bankruptcy.
PET Recyclers
FSSAI
Licensing
PET Recyclers
Plant operators fear financial ruin due to approval delays.
FSSAI
FSSAI's position is not mentioned.
- Estimated Investment
- ₹7,500-8,000 crore
- Annual Capacity
- 4 lakh MT
- Revised FSSAI guidelines notified
- May 2025
- Applications Pending
- Nine
- Fully Commissioned Plants Awaiting Clearance
- 15