Belgium introduces new labeling rules for honey, fruit juice, jam and dehydrated milk

Belgium has transposed EU Directive 2024/1438 into national law. The new labeling rules for honey, fruit juice and dehydrated milk will apply from June 14, 2026, and products already in stock may continue to be sold until stocks are depleted. Honey blends must list all countries of origin in descending order by weight; if the first four countries together account for more than half, their percentages must also be indicated. Three new low-sugar categories are being added for fruit juice, and lactose-free versions of dehydrated milk are permitted. New rules for jam will be established separately; regular jam must contain at least 450 grams of fruit per kilogram.