Turkey: Exports to Turkey Disrupted by New Biotech Enzyme Requirement

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Post learned Friday, November 22, 2014, that Turkish officials now require an official attestation that imports utilizing enzymes or microorganisms are free from genetically engineered enzymes or microorganisms. The attestation must be provided by the government of the producer or exporter’s government.

Turkey: Exports to Turkey Disrupted by New Biotech Enzyme Requirement

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Europe and Eurasia, Turkey

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