Jam and similar products (England) regulations 2013

The Jam and Similar Products (England) Regulations 2013 will incorporate four main changes:

• Option 1: Reduce the permitted sugar level for jams from 60% to 50%
• Option 2: Reduce the permitted sugar level for jams from 60% to 55% with an ingredient specific exemption for Bramley apples to a level of 50%

Additional deregulatory measures under both options:

• Remove the UK national limit for ‘reduced sugar jam’
• Removing national provisions for curds and mincemeat