FDA Lowers Sugar Rules for Pasteurized Orange Juice: OJ Shake-Up
Published Date: 8/6/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FDA wants to change the rules for pasteurized orange juice by lowering the minimum sugar content from 10.5 to 10 degrees Brix. This update helps juice makers have more flexibility while keeping things honest for consumers. If approved, it’ll support Florida citrus groups and could shake up how your OJ is made soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Juice makers gain more flexibility
The FDA proposes lowering the minimum soluble solids for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5° Brix to 10° Brix. If finalized, this change would give juice manufacturers greater flexibility in how they make pasteurized orange juice and responds to a citizen petition from the Florida Citrus Processors Association Inc. and Florida Citrus Mutual Inc.
Consumers kept honest about orange juice
The FDA says lowering the minimum from 10.5° Brix to 10° Brix for pasteurized orange juice is intended to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers. This proposed standard of identity change is meant to ensure labeling and product standards remain clear while allowing manufacturing flexibility.
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