Cream

Royal Decree on cream

This draft Royal Decree contains:

- the updated definitions of cream, whipped cream and light cream, with a reduction of the minimum fat content;

- addition of the alternative designation ‘whole cream’;

- the explicit indication in the definition of cream and light cream that a recombination process is permitted;

- the option to voluntarily indicate the fat percentage in the designation, for all cream products;

- the prohibition on containing antiseptic substances, for all cream products;

- the repeal of the current royal decree and transitional provisions.