From 14 June 2026, the amendments introduced by Directive (EU) 2024/1438 are now applicable across the EU, bringing important changes to honey, fruit juices, jams and preserved milk products.
Key changes include:
🍯 Honey – Clearer origin labelling for blends, with countries listed in descending order by weight, plus stronger measures to support authenticity and traceability.
🧃 Fruit Juices – New provisions for reduced-sugar juices and clearer communication that fruit juices contain only naturally occurring sugars.
🍓 Jams & Marmalades – Increased minimum fruit content requirements and greater flexibility in the use of the terms "jam" and "marmalade" for certain citrus products.
🥛 Preserved Milk Products – Recognition of lactose-free preserved dehydrated milk products, expanding consumer choice.
🎯 The changes aim to improve transparency, support informed consumer choices and strengthen confidence in food authenticity.
