Regulation on the organization of veterinary checks on products entering into the country. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 28145, 17 December 2011. Subject Livestock Keyword Inspection International trade Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Notification enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal. Abstract This Regulation sets forth the principles and procedures on the official controls of products subject to veterinary checks at their entrance to the country. The Regulation covers provisions on certificates of veterinary checks, veterinary check points and training programs for the personnel. The Regulation further covers provisions on the import, transit, entrance and exit to customs warehouse of these products. The Regulation also defines rules and procedures to be applied in case of nonconformity or irregularity. This Regulation is drafted in accordance with the European Council Directive No 97/78/EC laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries. 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 Implemented by Notification No. 2012/11on the entrance into the country of personal consignments of products of animal origin. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal by-products, Pests/diseases, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. 2012/12 on the approval of control certificates and documents required for the import of animal products. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. 2012/13 on determination of sanitary and technical requirements of bovine meat import. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Cattle, International trade, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. 2015/39 on veterinary inspection of imported and transit goods at border checkpoints. Legislation | Türkiye | 2015 Keyword: Animal health, Inspection, International trade, Pests/diseases, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. 2016/31 laying down the rules regarding veterinary checks for products destined for introduction into free zones, free warehouses, customs warehouses or for ships’ store. Legislation | Türkiye | 2016 Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Public health, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. 2017/43 on hygienic and technical conditions of beef import. Legislation | Türkiye | 2017 Keyword: Cattle, International trade, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. 2021/28 on the control document and the documents to be submitted during the import stages and the related procedures and principles in the import of products subject to veterinary controls. Legislation | Türkiye | 2021 Keyword: Inspection, International trade, Procedural matters, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation amending the regulation on the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the country. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Inspection, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation amending the Regulation on the organization of veterinary checks on products entering into the country. Legislation | Türkiye | 2019 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation amending the Regulation on the organization of veterinary checks on products entering into the country. Legislation | Türkiye | 2018 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Meat Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation amending the Regulation on the organization of veterinary checks on products entering into the country. Legislation | Türkiye | 2017 Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX