Cosmo First wins three prestigious FIPSA 2026 awards for responsible packaging

Cosmo First has been honoured with three prestigious awards at the FIPSA 2026 Contest on Responsible Packaging for the company’s films business vertical – Cosmo Films. Organised by the Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS), the awards recognised the company's continued commitment towards developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that address evolving industry needs while contributing to environmental responsibility. 

The three award-winning products include:

• Easy Seal Peel CPP Film (HST-1 (LSR) CPP) – Winner under the Commercial Innovation category

• High Shrink PET Film (SSPF-0) – Winner under the Commercial Innovation category

• High Shrink PETG Film with 30% PCR Content (rHSPF-0) – Winner under the Commercial Sustainability category 

The FIPSA Awards recognise packaging innovations that are better to use, efficient to produce, and safer for the environment. The recognition highlights Cosmo Films’ strong focus on advancing responsible packaging through product innovation, material efficiency, and sustainable design. 

The Easy Seal Peel CPP Lidding Film has been developed to offer superior sealing performance along with easy peelability, enhancing consumer convenience while maintaining packaging integrity. The High Shrink PET Film delivers excellent shrink performance and aesthetics, enabling brands to achieve superior shelf appeal and operational efficiency. The High Shrink PETG Film with 30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content supports circular economy objectives by incorporating recycled content without compromising performance, making it a sustainable solution for modern packaging applications. 

Commenting on the achievement, Kulbhushan Malik, Global Business Head, Cosmo Films, said, “We are honoured to receive three FIPSA 2026 Awards, which reaffirm our commitment to developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. At Cosmo Films, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, and these recognitions reflect our continuous efforts to create products that not only deliver superior performance but also contribute towards a more responsible packaging ecosystem. We remain committed to partnering with brands across industries to help them achieve their packaging and sustainability goals.” 

The awards further strengthen Cosmo Films’ position as a leading specialty films manufacturer focused on delivering high-value, future-ready packaging solutions. With sustainability becoming a key priority for brands and consumers alike, the company continues to invest in research and development to create innovative products that support resource efficiency, recyclability, and reduced environmental impact.