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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