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Decree Law on regulating fresh vegetable and fruits trading and wholesale markets.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Yayimlandigi R. Gazete No. 22326, 27 June 1995.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree Law enters into force 27 June 1995.
Abstract

The objective of this Decree Law is to define the principles of commercial transactions in fresh vegetables and fruits and define the management and inspection of wholesale markets. Wholesale markets could be set up by metropolitan municipalities, or by companies and individuals. Type-projects shall include sections for auction, storing, classification, packaging, and laboratory. Permission from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is required. Considerations of the Interior Ministry will also be taken. All wholesale commercial transaction has to be realized through these markets in urban areas. Transactions by producers’ unions are exempted from this provision. Transactions for export purposes are also exempted. Wholesales in the markets could be made by the producers, producers’ unions, and brokers. Commercial activities among these parties are prohibited. Market management is defined in details.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation determining the principles of fresh fruit and vegetable producer associations.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1997

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Certification, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Plant production, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX