In Russia approved GOST for fruit and vegetable semi-finished products

In Russia from July 1, 2027, a new GOST for fruit and vegetable semi-finished products will begin to operate, follows from the data of Rosstandart.

The document applies to products from whole, crushed or grated fruits and vegetables intended for further use in the food industry. Such semi-finished products are produced with the addition of sugar, while they may contain food additives and other food ingredients.

GOST establishes requirements for the appearance and consistency, taste, smell and color of products, as well as for its physico-chemical indicators, raw materials, food additives and flavors. Separately specified requirements for safety, packaging, labeling, transportation and storage of semi-finished products.

In 2026, other new standards for food products began to operate in Russia. On March 1, the first GOST for fresh bananas came into force, which established requirements for their quality and divided the fruits into three classes. On April 1, the updated standard for white bread from wheat flour began to operate. From January 1, 2027, a new GOST for beer should also come into force, providing requirements for raw materials, production, safety and labeling.