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: GSO
Category: Dairy products and analogues, Confectionery, Cereals and cereal products, Bakery Wares, Eggs and egg products, Sweeteners, including honey, Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, Beverages, excluding dairy products, Ready-to-eat savouries
Date of publishing1:
Country: Morocco
Category: Dairy products and analogues, Confectionery, Cereals and cereal products, Bakery Wares, Sweeteners, including honey, Beverages, excluding dairy products, Ready-to-eat savouries, Prepared foods