Decree Law amending the Law on the production, consumption and inspection of food.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Water

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety HACCP Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Research Transport/storage Treated food Authorization/permit Codex Alimentarius Data collection/reporting Institution Internal trade Mineral water Registration Potable water

Geographical area

Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Abstract

The objective of this Law is to define the procedures and principles regarding production, processing, storing, and marketing of foods, in order to ensure food safety. Individuals and companies involved in food production and processing must apply for a license and a registration number to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Public and private laboratories could be appointed to conduct tests on food and food related materials. A National Food Codex Commission has been appointed to prepare the codex. The Law suggests the institution of scientific committees for risk analysis, that shall research, gather, compile, analyze, and provide comments on scientific and technical data. A National Food Assembly has also instituted, involving representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Undersecretariat of External Trade, Undersecretariat of State Planning Organization, and State Statistics Institute, Universities, private sector, and civil society organizations. The main task of this assembly is to provide suggestions and recommendations to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on food-related affairs. Imported Food products should comply with Turkish Food Codex. Ports of entry are determined by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Rules and principles regarding production and marketing of natural spring waters, mineral waters, and processed waters are defined by the Ministry of Health. However, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is authorized to define these rules and principles, if these waters contain additives that are not present naturally.

Full text

Turkish

Website

www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Notification No. 2010/35 on olive oil and olive-residue oil.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Vending, Residues, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation Concerning Food Safety and Checking and Control of Food Quality.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2008/67 on wine.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Vending, Residues, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2007/53 on salt.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Condiments/herbs/spices, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Vending, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2010/36 on methods of sampling and analysis of olive oil and olive-residue oil.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on food irradiation.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1999

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2010/40 on extraction solvents used in production of foodstuffs and food ingredients.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Residues, Packaging/labelling, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2009/62 on maximum residue limits of pesticides in foodstuff.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Codex Alimentarius, MRL-maximum residue limit, Pesticides, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on measures for monitoring certain substances and residues for livestock.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Animal health, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on operational and inspection procedures and principles of poultry meat production facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Processing/handling, Slaughtering, Poultry, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on operational and inspection procedures and principles of read meat production facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Meat, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the processing, controlling, audit, import and export of the genetically modified organisms and the products of genetically modified organisms for food and feed.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Processing/handling, Registration, Inspection, Consumer protection, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2008/53 on follow-on formulae.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2008/52 on infant formulae.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Instruction No. 2003/19 on live fresh chilled frozen aquatic products import.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2003

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish products, Certification, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2010/48 on the requirements to obtain an inspection certificate in bovine meet import.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Meat, Authorization/permit, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX