1 SCOPE
1.1 This Standard applies to jams, jellies and marmalades, as defined in Section 2 below, and offered for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repacking if required. This Standard does not apply to:
(a) products when indicated as being intended for further processing such as those intended for use in the manufacture of fine bakery wares, pastries or biscuits;
(b) products which are clearly intended or labelled as intended for special dietary uses;
(c) reduced sugar products or those with a very low sugar content;
(d) products where the foodstuffs with sweetening properties have been replaced wholly or partially
by food additive sweeteners.
1.2 The terms, “preserve” or “conserve” are sometimes used to represent products covered by this Standard. The use of the terms “preserve” and “conserve” are thereby required to comply with the requirements for jam and/or extra jam as set out in this Standard.
