FDA Allows New Labeling Claims on Artificially Sweetened Jam, Jelly and Preserves

The Food and Drug Administration will revoke its standards of identity for artificially sweetened jelly, preserves and jam, it said in a final rule (here). The move will allow jelly, jam and preserves containing saccharin, sodium saccharin, and calcium saccharin to bear nutrient content claims like “low calorie” and “reduced sugar.” Previously, such products could only be labeled as “artificially sweetened” under these standards of identity. The final rule takes effect Nov. 20.