Genetically modified or selectively bred turkeys make up the majority of the market and are bred for white meat. Learn about genetically modified turkeys.

Feb 15, 2023 · As Türkiye has needed to depend on importing agricultural goods for some time, it has implemented several legislative measures to control GMO related affairs. This article will detail all contemporary GMO issues for Türkiye.

Jan 1, 2021 · This chapter starts with a global overview of the growth in production of GM crops, their governing regulations, related promises and concerns, and culminates with the examination of the state of these crops and related policies and public perceptions in Turkey.

Oct 14, 2021 · Based on the Chamber of Agricultural Engineers, between the years 1999-2009, 20 million tons of GMO crops have been imported to Turkey. Reported to be imported from USA and Canada, these crops include soybeans, corn, rice and soy pulp.

Jan 2, 2023 · The Turkish Supreme Court has reimposed an import ban on the import of the genetically modified maize product MON810. This is the latest development in Turkey’s efforts to restrict genetically modified (GM) products.

The draft standard entails amendments to Turkey's Regulation on Genetically Modified Organisms and Their Products. A primary motivation behind these changes is the alignment of Turkey's GMO regulations with those of the European Union (EU).

Releasing GMO and GMOPs on the market without approval of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Production of genetically modified plants and animals.

Turkey recently implemented regulations regarding Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) content in certain imported commodities. According to this Regulation, certain imported food or feed ingredients containing one or more GMO at a level >0.9% are considered GMO products and must be labeled as such.

This law applies to GMOs and products thereof; activities involving GMOs and products thereof, including research, development, production, environmental release, marketing, use, import, export, transport, storage, packaging and labeling; and private and public, legal persons and individuals related with these activities

Slower speed of Turkey regulatory approval process for GMOs compared to any other country with regulations for import/use of GMO events –much slower than GMO producing countries