The Commission has adopted a proposal to amend the Fruit Juice Directive (Directive 2001/112/EC) which governs the production, composition and labelling of fruit juices.
One of the amendments being proposed is a ban on the addition of sugar. The addition of sugar would be allowed only for nectars and some very specific products covered by the Directive, and this must be clearly indicated in the product label. This is in line with the Commission's policy of reducing added sugars in products and promoting a balanced diet.