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TürkiyeWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest notice
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Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives
Türkiye issued an addendum on 2 November 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/TUR/200. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 23 June 2022. The comment period closed on 22 August 2022.
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Food additives
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/TUR/200/Add.1, 2 November 2026)
The latest notice says the measure was withdrawn, lifted or repealed, in whole or in part.
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives was notified to WTO through G/TBT/N/TUR/200 on 23/06/2022. The purpose of this Regulation is to modify the content of previously notified Regulation. The main amendments introduced in this draft are: Following the entry into force of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives (Official Gazette Date: October 13, 2023, Official Gazette No. 32338, Supplement), which is harmonised with Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Türkiye has continued to align its legislation with subsequent EU amendments. Türkiye has also introduced a number of additional amendments considered necessary under national conditions. • The conditions for the use of E 476 polyglycerol polyricinoleate have been revised, permitting its use in '03. Edible ices and ice cream' and in emulsified sauces falling under food category 12.6. • E 267, buffered vinegar, has been added to the regulations as a new food additive. This food additive, which serves as a preservative and acidity regulator, has been included in Group I, and its use is permitted at the 'quantum satis' level. • For E 249–250 nitrites and E 251–252 nitrates, the maximum permitted levels for addition in various categories, including meat, processed fish products, and dairy products, have been reduced. Furthermore, to more effectively monitor the total dietary intake of nitrites and nitrates, maximum limits have been established for residue levels from all sources throughout the shelf life of final…
This Regulation provides for: (a) Lists of approved food additives as set out in Annexes II and III, (b) conditions of use of food additives in foods, including food additives and food enzymes as covered by Regulation on food enzymes (OG:24.2.2017 – 29989), and food flavourings as covered by Regulation on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods (OG:29.12.2011 - 28157 reiterated number 3) (c) rules on the labelling of food additives sold as such.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/TUR/200/Add.1
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives was notified to WTO through G/TBT/N/TUR/200 on 23/06/2022. The purpose of this Regulation is to modify the content of previously notified Regulation. The main amendments introduced in this draft are: Following the entry into force of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives (Official Gazette Date: October 13, 2023, Official Gazette No. 32338, Supplement), which is harmonised with Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Türkiye has continued to align its legislation with subsequent EU amendments. Türkiye has also introduced a number of additional amendments considered necessary under national conditions. • The conditions for the use of E 476 polyglycerol polyricinoleate have been revised, permitting its use in '03. Edible ices and ice cream' and in emulsified sauces falling under food category 12.6. • E 267, buffered vinegar, has been added to the regulations as a new food additive. This food additive, which serves as a preservative and acidity regulator, has been included in Group I, and its use is permitted at the 'quantum satis' level. • For E 249–250 nitrites and E 251–252 nitrates, the maximum permitted levels for addition in various categories, including meat, processed fish products, and dairy products, have been reduced. Furthermore, to more effectively monitor the total dietary intake of nitrites and nitrates, maximum limits have been established for residue levels from all sources throughout the shelf life of final…
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/TUR/200
Comment deadline: Closed on 22 August 2022
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives
This Regulation provides for: (a) Lists of approved food additives as set out in Annexes II and III, (b) conditions of use of food additives in foods, including food additives and food enzymes as covered by Regulation on food enzymes (OG:24.2.2017 – 29989), and food flavourings as covered by Regulation on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods (OG:29.12.2011 - 28157 reiterated number 3) (c) rules on the labelling of food additives sold as such.
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