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Notification Detail :: G/TBT/N/TUR/73/Add.2

Notification No.

Notification Type

Notifying Member

Date of Notification

Final Date for Comments

Days to Final Date

Title

Regulation Amending Turkish Food Codex - Regulation on Food Labelling and Information to Consumers

Objective

Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection (TBT); Protection of human health or safety (TBT)

Product Covered

Food (excluding spring water, drinking water, natural mineral water, water for special medical purposes of which are produced without using any food additives, flavorings and any substance for enrichment purposes)

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ICSCODE

67.040 - Food products in general; 67.040 - Food products in general

Keywords

Nutrition information; Labelling; Food standards; Nutrition information; Labelling; Food standards

Specific Regions

Description

Several amendments have been made in "Turkish Food Codex - Regulation on Food Labelling and Information to Consumers" to ensure accurate consumer information and prevent consumer deception. The definition of the "principal field of vision" has been updated. It is now mandatory for the name of the food and the net quantity to be written in the principal field of vision. Additionally, to facilitate easier readability on labels and support food literacy, updates have been made regarding the declaration of alcohol, sugar, sweetener, and ingredients from pork taking into account consumer sensitivities."

Notified Document

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EN:File here

FR:File here

ES:File here

Status Active

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