The Use of Terms for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs According to Turkish Food Codex Regulations
Journal Title: Scholars Bulletin - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Abstract:In this study, the legislation applicable in Turkey for certain terms and phrases used in the labels of the food presentation was reviewed. Labeling of food should not be misleading in terms of the qualities of food. Accordingly, the trademark on the label of food should not refer to another product group in terms of name, expression, term and visuals of food, in particular nature, identity, characteristics, composition, and quantity, endurance, origin and production method of food. Geographical indications are given to natural products distinguished from others, identified with a distinctive character or reputation, and identified with the area or region in which they are located. The terms of traditional” can be only used for mentioned the terms of “traditional” foods according to published vertical food codex that is certain foods or food groups and for registered or will be registered products including the studies carried out in relation to the protection of traditional product name by the Turkish Patent Institute. In order to prevent counterfeiting of a similar product in association with the registered products, the studies have been continued by Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. The trademark on label of food should not refer another product group in terms of the name of the food, the expression, the terms and the visuals, especially the nature, identity, characteristics, composition, quantity, endurance, origin of production method of food. Food managements should not use misleading information about their productions. Otherwise, the administrative penalty is imposed according to the Turkish Food CodexFood Labeling and Consumer Information Regulation. Keywords:Turkish Food Codex; Traditional; Geographical Indication; Food label.
Authors and Affiliations
Sibel Ozcakmak, Onur Akbulut, Asya Çetinkaya
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