Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Draft Decree on the quality and safety of fruit and vegetable juices and juice concentrates and fruit nectars available on the market
WTO code |
G/SPS/N/MAR/43 |
Date notice |
13/01/2016 |
Notice type |
Regular |
Title |
Draft Decree on the quality and safety of fruit and vegetable juices and juice concentrates and fruit nectars available on the market |
Summary |
In light of the development of the market for these products and the increasing level of competition resulting from the opening of borders, it was considered necessary to establish a reference framework that would help facilitate trade while safeguarding aspects related to product quality and safety, consumer information and fair trade.
Accordingly, and with a view to addressing industry concerns, the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Fisheries prepared a draft decree governing the sector in question. The main
objectives of this draft text are as follows:
- to modify the content of juice of certain fruits in manufactured nectars, taking into account international requirements;
- to provide for the production of nectars without added sugars or with a low energy content. In these products, sugars are partly or completely replaced by artificial sweeteners that are permitted under existing regulations;
- to provide for mixtures of fruit juice and vegetable juice; and
- to clearly establish labelling specifications for the products subject to this draft decree, so as to prevent any form of misunderstanding.
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Product |
Juices and nectars |
Country |
Morocco |
File attach:
NMAR43.pdf
Orther Notice: