A multi-layer thermoformable, translucent pharmaceutical and food packaging film consisting of a core layer of 100 to 1000 microns thickness of food grade poly vinyl chloride [PVC], devoid of plasticizers having vinyl monomer less than 1 ppm and a global migration of additives less than 60 ppm; and a metallized layer of thickness 0.02 to 2 microns provided at least on one side of the said core layer and at least one 0 to 250 microns thick food and pharmaceutical grade polymeric layer provided at least on one side of the core layer.