For the manufacture of cherries in syrup only cherries of the species
- Prunus avium L. (Bigarreaux and other sweet cherries) and
- Prunus cerasus L. (Morell cherries)
shall be used.
The raw material shall be fresh, sound, clean and suitable for processing.
The raw material may before being used for the manufacture of cherries in syrup have been chilled or frozen or been treated with gas to temporarily prevent fermentation.
Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗ · Data as of 2026-07-04
CitationArticle 2 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 885/85 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)