New Brown Sugar Standard Gazetted
MIIC Author
The Government has completed the standards governing the packaging and labelling of brown sugar.
The Compulsory Standards (Declaration of Standard Specification) (Brown Sugar [Revised]) Order, 2016 was signed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, on Thursday, December 29 and was gazetted on Friday, December 30, 2016.
The new standard revokes the Compulsory Standards (Declaration of Standard Specification) (Brown Cane Sugar) Order, 1985.
Under the new labelling system, brown sugar sold on the local market will be packaged to guarantee the integrity of the product and to protect it from contamination.
The standard will also serve as a disincentive for manufacturers that import sugar for use as raw material to divert it to the local retail trade.
The standard will come in to effect on July 1, 2017 for packers of brown cane sugar and on January 1, 2020 for producers and manufacturers of brown cane sugar.
Contact: Karlene Brown Tel: 968-8669
Recent News
See all news
Posted on 24/09/2025
MIIC Strengthens Jamaica’s Business Environment Through COJ Expansion and Digital Innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, hosted a press conference today, led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, with Permanent Secretary Sancia Be...
Posted on 17/09/2025
JBDC Provides Training for MSMEs in Data Privacy and Protection Practices
With the growing call for Jamaican businesses to expand into the export market, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has underscored the importance of data protection as a critical driver of global competitiveness for micro, small a...
Posted on 27/08/2025
Minister Hill Champions Jamaica as Top Business Destination
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reaffirmed that Jamaica remains a top destination for doing business, citing the Government’s expanded support for investors, entrepreneurs, and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Ente...
