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Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Approved Establishment System of the Republic of Türkiye for the Importation of Certain Animal-Origin Foods

WTO code	G/SPS/N/TUR/15/Add.1
Date notice	02/12/2025
Notice type	Regular
Title	Approved Establishment System of the Republic of Türkiye for the Importation of Certain Animal-Origin Foods
Summary	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 tohayvansalurunithalat@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.
Product	Certain Animal-Origin Foods
Country	Turkey