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Turkish Food Codex Regulation on maximum residue limits of pesticides.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 31611, 27th of September 2021.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Pesticides MRL-maximum residue limit Codex Alimentarius Food quality control/food safety Consumer protection
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 date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation establishes maximum levels of pesticide residues in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin to ensure a high level of consumer protection. This Regulation shall apply to products of plant and animal origin or parts thereof covered by Annex I to be used as fresh, processed and/or composite food or feed in or on which pesticide residues may be present. The products other than food such as plant propagation materials are not coved by this Regulation. It also defines the procedures and principles of implementation related to residue limits of pesticides. The Regulation further encloses provisions on sampling and analysis methods. This Regulation has been drafted in line with the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.

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

Turkish Food Codex Regulation on maximum residue limits of pesticides in foodstuff.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Codex Alimentarius, Food quality control/food safety, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX