- Strict regulation of alcoholic drinks packaging: labelling must be completely accurate and not mislead the consumer in terms of the product’s nature, features, components, quantity, best before date, source country or the production method. The labelling should not in any way state anything that the product does not bear. The content of the labelling must be clear and easy to understand by the consumers. The labelling cannot claim that a product has any health benefits or have effect in terms of treating or preventing an illness of disease.
- Waste control regulations: The Packaging and Packaging Waste Control Regulations came into force in January 2005 and were subsequently amended in 2011. These regulations bring Turkey’s packaging waste legislation into line with EU Directive 94/62/EC. The primary aim of these pieces of legislation is to reduce the amount of packaging waste sent to landfills, and it applies to all packaging materials, including plastics, metals, glass, paper/cardboard and composites. The law also introduced specific recovery targets for all packaging, regardless of whether it is of domestic or industrial origin.
- Sales of unpackaged cheese are prohibited: As of January 1, 2016, the sale of unpackaged cheese is illegal in Turkey. Furthermore, cheese packaging labels must specify the production and expiration dates of the products.
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