Turkish Food Codex Notification No. 2013/12 on spices. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 28614, 10 April 2013. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Condiments/herbs/spices Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Packaging/labelling Transport/storage Vending 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 Notification enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract The aim of this Notification is to ensure that spices are produced with the right technique and sanitary procedures. The Notification covers all types of spices. It defines the product features of types of spices and the rules and procedures of preparation, processing, packaging, labelling, conservation, storage, transportation and sales. The Notification further covers provisions on additives, contaminants, pesticide residues and hygiene. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Turkish Food Codex Regulation. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Codex Alimentarius, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Notification No. 2000/16 on spices. Legislation | Türkiye | 2000 Keyword: Condiments/herbs/spices, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Vending, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Turkish Food Codex Notification No. 2022/7 on spices. Legislation | Türkiye | 2022 Keyword: Condiments/herbs/spices, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Residues, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX