Regulations, food safety
Code letters for the year 2026
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Published on: December 15, 2025
The "code" letters for the year 2026 are:
● K for preserves,
● S for "semi-preserves"
The use of these letters "code" is optional, however it allows a clear identification of the year of manufacture by distributors and stock managers of canned products.
These "code" letters are communicated to the Supervisory Authorities, to the French and European Professional Organizations, and to the Administration.
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● K for preserves,
● S for "semi-preserves"
The use of these letters "code" is optional, however it allows a clear identification of the year of manufacture by distributors and stock managers of canned products.
These "code" letters are communicated to the Supervisory Authorities, to the French and European Professional Organizations, and to the Administration.
Download the file
View the history of code letters
