aipma has raised objections against government notification prohibiting use of polyethylene terephthalate or plastic containers for primary packaging of drug formulationsmumbai aipma, the apex body of plastic industry, has raised objections against the government notification prohibiting use of polyethylene terephthalate or plastic containers for primary packaging of drug formulations.it has also requested immediate intervention of ministry of health & family welfare to withdraw the rules. the union health ministry has decided to go ahead with its decision to ban the use of polyethylene terephthalate pet containers in pharmaceutical industry.the draft notification says that no manufacturer shall use the pet or plastic containers in liquid oral formulations for primary packaging of drug formulations for paediatric use, geriatric use and for use in pregnant and women of reproductive age group."the health ministry&39s decision to ban pet bottles is based on the recommendations of the drugs technical advisory board, in line with the concerns expressed by an expert panel.source httpeconomictimes.indiatimes.comindustryindlgoodssvspackagingaipmaasksgovernmenttoliftbanonpetbottlesfordrugpackagingarticleshow45165671.cms
