Draft Decree on the Classification, Characteristics, and Ethanol Content of Marketed Sauces

Draft Decree

Date of publishing: 09/01/2025           Affected Region: Morocco 


This draft decree is concerned with names and characteristics of marketed sauces. This decree drawn up by ONSSA aims essentially to:


- Define the products that are part of emulsified sauces (mayonnaise, mayonnaise sauce, salad dressing, etc.) as well as the products that are part of non-emulsified sauces (Ketchup, Soy sauce, mustard, Dijon mustard, old-fashioned mustard, sweet mustard, hot sauce, Harissa, tomato sauce, etc.).


- Establish the physicochemical characteristics of commercial sauces.


-Fix the ethanol content due to fermentation or as a flavor carrier which must not exceed 0.5% (v/v) in marketed sauces.


Deadline for Comments: 10/03/2025

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Date of publishing1:
Country: Egypt
Category: Dairy products and analogues, Fats and oils, and fat emulsions, Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet, Fruits and Vegetables, Confectionery, Cereals and cereal products, Bakery Wares, Meat and meat products, Fish and fish products, Eggs and egg products, Sweeteners, including honey, Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products, Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, Beverages, excluding dairy products, Ready-to-eat savouries, Prepared foods, Novel foods