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Law No.5262 on organic farming.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No.25659, 3 December 2004.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Ecological production/organic production Farming Consumer protection Certification Inspection Agricultural development
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal.
Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to support organic farming and maintain consumer safety. The Law sets up the principles and procedures of organic farming and defines the rules and procedures of inspection and control; and certification. The Law further covers provisions on duties and obligations of the Ministery of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on supervision of organic farming and of organic products.

Full text
English/Turkish
Website
www.tarim.gov.tr; www.mevzuat.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation on the principles of organic farming and their implementation.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural development, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX