Jam making in the uk

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(BlokeDownPub) said:

Hi, I'd like to make and sell jam (small volume in farmers
markets and local shops to start with) in the uk but don't
know the rules and regulations. Does anyone else sell low
volume jam like this?

Are there health and safety things that you have to adhere
to? Do you have to have a list of ingredients on the
packaging? Do you have to put a use by date on it? and how
would you calculate that?

Also is there a place to get the fruit? Can it come
in tins?

Thanks, Gavin.

Check in at rec.food.preserving, Gavin. You'll find
knowledgeable food preservers and jam makers there.

As far as rules and your other questions, you need to
contact your local authorities for that information; it
might vary from place to place. I don't know what your
appropriate health board is called. In my US state, food
that's meant for resale must be made in an inspected
kitchen and adhere to certain rules. I can sell my stuff to
a friend for his or her own consumption without having the
inspected kitchen.
--
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Rec.food.cooking's Preserved Fruit Administrator (I've got
the button to prove it!) "The only difference between a rut
and a grave is the depth of the hole."

Quoted message said:

I read an aricle about the W.I. and their markets the
other day.I

have thrown the paper out but i do recall that anyone who
sells homemade jams and goodies has to have a food hygiene
certificate.The farmers markets will probably be the
same.When i bought some jams and pickles at Christmas from
the farmers market the labels did have a list of ingredients
.I think this is standard now as so many people have
allergies that it would at least cover you.

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In article
<[email hidden]>,

(BlokeDownPub) said:

Hi, I'd like to make and sell jam (small volume in
farmers markets and local shops to start with) in the uk
but don't know the rules and regulations. Does anyone
else sell low volume jam like this?

Are there health and safety things that you have to
adhere to? Do you have to have a list of ingredients on
the packaging? Do you have to put a use by date on it?
and how would you calculate that?

Also is there a place to get the fruit? Can it come
in tins?

Thanks, Gavin.

Check in at rec.food.preserving, Gavin. You'll find
knowledgeable food preservers and jam makers there.

As far as rules and your other questions, you need to
contact your local authorities for that information; it
might vary from place to place. I don't know what your
appropriate health board is called. In my US state, food
that's meant for resale must be made in an inspected
kitchen and adhere to certain rules. I can sell my stuff
to a friend for his or her own consumption without having
the inspected kitchen.

I've eaten your stuff and haven't died from it 🙂 I love
the homemade jams and jellies you do. I think Gavin should
go for it.

Michael
--
Deathbed statement...

"Codeine . . . bourbon." ~~Tallulah Bankhead, actress, d.
December 12, 1968

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Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> deliciously
posted in news:barbschaller-
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Quoted message said:

In article
<[email hidden]>,

(BlokeDownPub) said:

Hi, I'd like to make and sell jam (small volume in
farmers markets and local shops to start with) in the
uk but don't know the rules and regulations. Does
anyone else sell low volume jam like this?

Are there health and safety things that you have to
adhere to? Do you have to have a list of ingredients on
the packaging? Do you have to put a use by date on it?
and how would you calculate that?

Also is there a place to get the fruit? Can it come in
tins?

Thanks, Gavin.

Check in at rec.food.preserving, Gavin. You'll find
knowledgeable food preservers and jam makers there.

As far as rules and your other questions, you need to
contact your local authorities for that information; it
might vary from place to place. I don't know what your
appropriate health board is called. In my US state, food
that's meant for resale must be made in an inspected
kitchen and adhere to certain rules. I can sell my stuff
to a friend for his or her own consumption without
having the inspected kitchen.

I've eaten your stuff and haven't died from it 🙂 I love
the homemade jams and jellies you do. I think Gavin should
go for it. Michael

Sure. However, if he's planning to sell it publicly, there
may well be rules and regs that he needs to follow. He needs
to do a lot more research before he sets up shop.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> updated 3-13-04.
Rec.food.cooking's Preserved Fruit Administrator (I've got
the button to prove it!) "The only difference between a rut
and a grave is the depth of the hole."