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In
accordance with the "Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of
Animal Origin" (_G/SPS/N/TUR/12),
the import of certain food of animal origin can be permitted only from the
countries and establishments 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).
Türkiye has
informed its trade partners via an official letter dated 19/08/2025 that as
of 1 January 2026 certain animal products intended for human
consumption; dairy products, fishery and aquaculture products, gelatin and
collagen listed in Annex 1 of this notification the intended for export to
the Republic of Türkiye would be allowed for export only from establishments
included in the approved country/establishment list.
Türkiye now
has established the "Approved Establishment System of the Republic of
Türkiye" namely "TROIS" to compose a list of approved
country/establishments for the export of foods of animal origin and other
products subject to veterinary controls upon entry into the country. This
system is accessible through the address "https://trois.tarimorman.gov.tr".
Türkiye
requests the following documents from competent authority of exporting
countries:
- For establishments already registered in
TRACES NT system; the table in Annex 2 and the checklist in Annex 3.
- For establishments not registered in TRACES
NT system; the table in Annex 4 and the establishment information form and
checklist in Annex 5.
- To ensure faster communication the contact
details of the relevant person at competent authority as listed in Annex 6.
The documents
should be sent to the Ministry both via diplomatic way and email to hayvansalurunithalat@tarimorman.gov.tr.
Following the verification of the documents and information submitted,
establishments registered in the TRACES NT system will be added to the list
directly, if deemed appropriate. Establishments not included in the TRACES NT
system will be added to the list if the requested documents are submitted and
if deemed appropriate following an on-site inspection.
In case of a
modification:
- In the name/address information of
establishments registered/unregistered in the TRACES NT system,
- Removal of an establishment registered in
the TRACES NT system, or
- Suspension/cancellation of the approval of
an establishment not registered in the TRACES NT system.
Competent
authority of the exporting country is requested to inform the Ministry of
Agriculture and Forestry without any delay to ensure that necessary updates
can be made as well on TROIS.
As of 1
January 2026, veterinary health certificates should not be issued for the
export of dairy products, fishery and aquaculture products, and gelatin and
collagen for human consumption to Türkiye from countries/establishments not
listed in TROIS system including those registered in the TRACES NT system.
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/TUR/25_08261_00_e.pdf
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