AreaTürkiye
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityRapeseed
Date01/05/2013
Policy CategoryTrade
Policy InstrumentGMO imports
DescriptionSuspended entry of a number of genetically modified products (including rapeseed) into the country citing concerns about product safety.
NotesTURKEY GMO import permits: Reportedly, the countrys Biosecurity Board decided to suspend entry of a number of genetically modified products into the country citing concerns about product safety. The list of banned products includes GM rapeseed, sugar beet as well as maize destined for biofuel production. Meanwhile, several types of soybeans have been authorized, though only for use by the feed industry. The board called on the countrys research institutions to enhance their scientific research on GM products.