Regulation of irradiaton of foods. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No: 30907, 3rd of October, 2019. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Certification Inspection International trade Procedural matters Processing/handling Traceability/product tracing Transport/storage 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 Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation lays down procedures and principles for foods and food ingredients treated with ionizing radiation, application to place irradiated foods on the market, and inspection. In this regard, this Regulation sets forth provisions on the sources of ionizing radiation, licensing and registration of irradiation facilities, labeling, transportation and storage of foodstuffs treated with ionizing radiation. Food operators are obliged to provide traceability at all stages of raw material supply, import, export, production, processing and placing on the market of irradiated food and food ingredients. In case of violation of the provisions of this Regulation, administrative sanctions in the scope of the Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed shall be implemented. This Regulation is drafted in line with the Directive 1999/2/EC on the irradiation of foods and food ingredients and Directive 1999/3/EC on the establishment of a Community list of foods and food ingredients treated with ionizing radiation. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements 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 Repeals 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