Turkish food codex regulation on microbiological criteria. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 28157, 29 December 2011. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal. Abstract This Regulation determines the microbiological criteria for foodstuffs and sampling and analysis methods. The Regulation further sets forth the rules to be followed by businesses concerned with production, processing and distribution of food. This Regulation is drafted in accordance with European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005/EC. Full text English/Turkish Website www.gkgm.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