Regulation on genetically modified organisms and products. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 27671, 13 August 2011. Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Public health Biosafety Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling International trade Packaging/labelling Research Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Biodiversity 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 26 September 2010. Abstract This Regulation aims to protect human, animal and plant health, to protect the environment and to preserve biodiversity by preventing the risks that the genetically modified organisms (GMO) might cause. The Regulation sets out principles and procedures concerning import, export, processing, labelling, marketing and control of GMO and GMO products used in food and feed. It also sets forth the rules and procedures of research and experiments on GMO. The Regulation further covers provisions on research and development on microorganisms and rules and procedures concerning their import, export, processing, labelling, marketing and control. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Biosafety Act No. 5977. Legislation | Türkiye | 2010 Keyword: Basic legislation, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO) Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals 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 Implemented by Instructions for the implementation of feed containing GMO. Legislation | Türkiye Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Genetically modified organism (GMO) Source: FAO, FAOLEX