Processed Food (Prepared Syrups) Regulations, 1974. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Regulation Date 1974 (1984) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Jamaica, 4 pp. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Treated food Processing/handling Standards Sugar Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations provide rules for the composition of prepared syrups, i.e. a concentrated sugar solution with or without the addition of fruit and vegetable extracts, permitted food colours, food flavourings and preservatives. In particular, the Regulations prescribe standards for the use of preservatives in prepared syrups. Full text English Website www.moj.gov.jm References - Legislation Implements Processed Food Act. Legislation | Jamaica | 1959 (1973) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Inspection, Transport/storage, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX