WTO notification · SPS
TürkiyeAdopted, according to its latest notice
Official title
Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin
Türkiye issued an addendum on 11 August 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/TUR/12. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 19 April 2011. The comment period closed on 22 November 2024.
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Latest notice (G/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1/Add.2, 11 August 2026)
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Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin had been notified to the WTO through G/SPS/N/TUR/12 on 19 April 2011. Detailed changes on Regulation was notified to the WTO through G/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1 on 23 September 2024. This revision has not been published and enacted. After that, the Regulation Amending the Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin has been published in the Official Gazette dated 21 July 2026, numbered 33316. The amendment can be reached at The Official Gazette. The last amendment of Regulation will enter into force at 1/1/2027. The consolidated text of the main Regulation can be found at Republic of Türkiye - Presidential Legislation Information System. The consolidated version will be updated after the date of entry into force (1/1/2027).
This Regulation covers the procedures and principles related to the self-checks conducted by food business operators, as well as the specific hygiene requirements and the responsibilities of food business operators producing unprocessed and processed food of animal origin. This Regulation does not apply to food containing both products of plant origin and processed products of animal origin. However, processed products of animal origin used to prepare such food shall be obtained and handled in accordance with the requirements stated in this Regulation. The Regulation repeals the Specific Hygiene Rules for Foods of Animal Origin, which was published in the Official Gazette dated 27 December 2011 and numbered 28155. The main amendments include following issues: The requirement to apply a special health mark has been abolished; The collagen and gelatine production process, for gelatine and collagen are regulated; Specific hygiene requirements have been established for some highly refined products (such as chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid, other hydrolysed cartilage products, chitosan, glucosamine, rennet, amino acids permitted as food additives); Regulations have been made regarding special requirements for echinoderms by excluding the classified production areas of echinoderms that do not filter feed from the relevant provisions; An exemption from the obligation to cool carcasses to 7 °C in the slaughterhouse before transport has been provided and additional rules have…
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AddendumG/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1/Add.2
Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin had been notified to the WTO through G/SPS/N/TUR/12 on 19 April 2011. Detailed changes on Regulation was notified to the WTO through G/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1 on 23 September 2024. This revision has not been published and enacted. After that, the Regulation Amending the Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin has been published in the Official Gazette dated 21 July 2026, numbered 33316. The amendment can be reached at The Official Gazette. The last amendment of Regulation will enter into force at 1/1/2027. The consolidated text of the main Regulation can be found at Republic of Türkiye - Presidential Legislation Information System. The consolidated version will be updated after the date of entry into force (1/1/2027).
AddendumG/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1/Add.1
Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin
'Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin' was notified through G/SPS/N/TUR/12 on 19 April 2011. As detailed changes have been made to the scope and content of this Draft Regulation, the notification G/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1 was notified on 23 September 2024. But the notified draft revised Regulation has not been enacted. Therefore, notification G/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1 is hereby withdrawn.
RevisionG/SPS/N/TUR/12/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 22 November 2024
Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin
This Regulation covers the procedures and principles related to the self-checks conducted by food business operators, as well as the specific hygiene requirements and the responsibilities of food business operators producing unprocessed and processed food of animal origin. This Regulation does not apply to food containing both products of plant origin and processed products of animal origin. However, processed products of animal origin used to prepare such food shall be obtained and handled in accordance with the requirements stated in this Regulation. The Regulation repeals the Specific Hygiene Rules for Foods of Animal Origin, which was published in the Official Gazette dated 27 December 2011 and numbered 28155. The main amendments include following issues: The requirement to apply a special health mark has been abolished; The collagen and gelatine production process, for gelatine and collagen are regulated; Specific hygiene requirements have been established for some highly refined products (such as chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid, other hydrolysed cartilage products, chitosan, glucosamine, rennet, amino acids permitted as food additives); Regulations have been made regarding special requirements for echinoderms by excluding the classified production areas of echinoderms that do not filter feed from the relevant provisions; An exemption from the obligation to cool carcasses to 7 °C in the slaughterhouse before transport has been provided and additional rules have…
AddendumG/SPS/N/TUR/12/Add.1
List of Approved Countries and Production Areas for Bivalve Mollusc Import
In accordance with the 'Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin' (G/SPS/N/TUR/12), the import of live bivalve molluscs can be permitted only from the countries and production areas in the list prepared and updated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in accordance with the 'Regulation Laying Down Specific Rules for The Official Controls on Foods of Animal Origin' (G/SPS/N/TUR/15). Accordingly, it is planned to carry out inspections in exporting countries for the preparation of up-to-date lists within six months, starting from 1 July 2021 in order to protect public and animal health with the Approval of the Deputy Ministry. Consignments from the countries and production areas listed by the European Union (EU) will be permitted until the updated lists are prepared. After the aforementioned 6-month period, only consignments from the countries and production areas approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will be permitted.
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/TUR/12
Comment deadline: Closed on 18 June 2011
Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin
This Regulation covers the procedures and principles related to the self-checks conducted by food business operators, as well as the specific hygiene requirements and the responsibilities of food business operators producing unprocessed and processed food of animal origin. This Regulation does not apply to food containing both products of plant origin and processed products of animal origin. However, processed products of animal origin used to prepare such food shall be obtained and handled in accordance with the requirements stated in this Regulation.
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