Turkish Food Codex Regulation on labeling and provision of food information to consumers.
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Regulation aims at achieving a high level of health protection for consumers and guaranteeing their right to information. This Regulation sets forth provisions on food labels, food information, consumer protection, new information requirements with flexibility, and the responsibilities of food business operators. This Regulation shall apply to all foods intended for the final consumer, including foods delivered by mass caterers, and foods intended for supply to mass caterers. This Regulation has been drafted in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament And of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004.
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Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Notes
The provisions of this Regulation are governed by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette No. 29960, 26 January 2017 (Mukerrer).
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
T rk G da Kodeksi G da Etiketleme ve T keticileri Bilgilendirme Y netmeli i.
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