Useful Links & Information
Trade Bodies and Associations
The Association of International Juice and Nectar Producers
The primary trade body for producers and users of fruit juices and related processed fruit ingredients. The AIJN publish detailed standards for fruit products and processing, are extensively involved in representing the industry at a European level and are increasingly becoming internationally recognized.
The British Soft Drinks Association
The industry association for soft drinks manufacturers and suppliers in the UK, including fruit juices and juice products. The BSDA represent the industry at the national level.
Regulation Applicable to Fruit Products
The primary regulatory standards relating specifically to fruit juices are:
- All legislation relating to food and packaging materials in the UK can be found on the National Archives' legislation portal at www.legislation.gov.uk
- The Food Standards Agency is the regulatory body for foodstuffs in the UK, details can be found on their website at www.food.gov.uk
- All European legislation is available in multiple languages through the Eur-Lex Europa portal at http://eur-lex.europa.eu/
- The European Food Safety Authority website may be found at http://www.efsa.europa.eu/
Other Useful References
Sure-Global-Fair (SGF International e.V.)
SGF operate a voluntary control and standards system for processors of fruit juice and related products. It is a non-profit organization with a global member base.
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) / Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Codex Alimentarius Commision
Publish independent standards and guidelines for a range of food products including fruit juices and nectars.
The UN WHO Food Safety site
Information concerning food safety and implementation of Codex HACCP principles.
The United States Department of Agriculture
The USDA operates standards and grading systems for Citrus products, particularly Orange Juice, that are widely used by growers and processors in the Americas and are recognized globally.
The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulatory body responsible for food safety in North America
The NHS Live Well website
Consumer information on nutrition, diet, health claims and related topics.
The USDA Nutrient Database
Reference nutritional data on a wide range of food ingredients. Free to access.
