Law No. 5957 regulating the commerce of fruits and vegetables and other goods having enough supply and demand level. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 27533, 26 March 2010. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Internal trade Vegetables/legumes Standards Fruits/edible nuts Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force one year after it is published in the Official Journal. Article 15 of this Law will enter into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal. Article 6 of this Law will enter into force after three years it is published in the Official Journal. Abstract This Law regulates the rules and procedures of the commerce of fruits and vegetables and other goods to be determined according to their supply and demand. It further determines the rules and procedures of the organization, operation, management and control of the wholesale markets and market places to ensure the commerce is done in conformity with the quality standards and food security. The Law finally regulates the duties, powers and responsibilities of the municipalities and other authorities responsible from the wholesale markets and market places. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on fruits and vegetable trade and wholesale food markets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX