Summary
Marmalade in the UK might be renamed "citrus marmalade" because of new rules from a UK-EU food agreement. The change in naming aims to align with updated EU regulations and potentially simplify trade.
Key Facts
- Marmalade traditionally refers to a spread made from Seville oranges in the UK.
- New EU regulations allow non-citrus spreads to be labeled "marmalade" in Europe.
- The UK plans to adopt these rules to help trade with the EU.
- The new label "citrus marmalade" will be used for citrus-based products.
- This change might aid trade by reducing paperwork for UK exporters.
- Similar labeling changes are expected in Northern Ireland from summer 2023.
- The change affects labeling laws in England, Wales, and Scotland if the deal passes.
- The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is consulting affected businesses.
