Food Safety Committee
07NOVEMBER
7th International Food Safety Congress
The 7th International Food Safety Congress, organized by the Food Safety Association, was successfully held on November 3-4, 2022, with broad participation from stakeholders and experts in the food industry from Türkiye and around the world.The congress addressed global food safety challenges and the current landscape, covering key topics such
02SEPTEMBER
Food Committee Meeting
On September 1, 2022, a Food Committee Meeting was held online.During the meeting, discussions focused on: Challenges in exports and sample processing at customs TURKLAB’s support for the Food Control Laboratory System (GKLS) software Pricing of pesticide analyses for official request samples The committee decided to initiate the ne
25JULY
16140-3 Standard Webinar
The 16140-3 Standard Information Meeting was held online on July 25, 2022.ISO WG Technical Committee Member Stefano Colombo participated as a speaker, providing insights into: The technical framework targeted in the updated standard Practical applications of the standard in laboratories With high participation, the meeting successfully fac
22JUNE
Food Committee Meeting
On June 14, 2022, a Food Committee Meeting was held with high participation from food laboratory members.During the meeting, discussions focused on: Protecting the reliability of private food control laboratories and addressing their economic challenges, based on feedback from laboratory managers. Supporting the Ministry in ensuring food safe
15MARCH
Food Committee Meeting
On March 3, 2022, a Food Committee Meeting was held to evaluate the published Food Laboratories Regulation.During the meeting, committee members' opinions and assessments on the regulation were gathered and compiled into a report.
14MARCH
TURKLAB member laboratories conducting “Halal Conformity Testing“ are expanding their capacity with accreditation from HAK.
On October 14, 2021, TURKLAB organized a seminar on “Accreditation Program for Laboratories Conducting Halal Testing”, presented by Zafer Soylu, Chairman of the Board of the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK). The seminar was attended by TURKLAB members, industry representatives, technical experts, and stakeholders.At the end of the sem
18OCTOBER
Interview with the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) - October 14, 2021
On October 14, 2021, a discussion program was held via Zoom with the participation of industry representatives, technical experts, and stakeholders.Our guest for the session was Zafer Soylu, Chairman of the Board of the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK).During his presentation on "Accreditation Program for Laboratories Conducting Halal Testing," M
24FEBRUARY
Food Committee Meeting
On February 24, 2021, a committee meeting was held via Zoom to discuss: Supporting the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in food inspection processes as private laboratories. Challenges faced by laboratories in general. Updates on the status of the new regulation. Participants shared insights and concerns regarding the sector, fostering
28JULY
Food Committee Meeting - July 27, 2020
On July 27, 2020, TURKLAB Food Committee members convened for a committee meeting. Key Discussion Points: Review of the new regulatory draft. Current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on laboratories. Potential solutions to address challenges faced by laboratories during this period. Member feedback was gathered, and evaluatio
16JUNE
TURKLAB Sectoral Talk - June 11, 2020
As part of our Instagram Live interview series with industry representatives, technical experts, and stakeholders, our first guest was Ahmet Yavuz Karaca, Istanbul Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry. Key Discussion Points: Responses to questions from members regarding industry concerns. Evaluation of COVID-19’s impact on the
21MAY
Food Committee Meeting - May 18, 2020
During the meeting, discussions were held on the current status and operations of laboratories amid the pandemic. Key Discussion Points: Review of proposals submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to contribute to public health through food and nutrition safety. Evaluation of the Ministry’s directive on pesticides and its p
20MAY
Regional Food Committee Meeting - May 12, 2020
The first regional meeting was held to discuss local and general issues concerning members operating in Izmir, Aydın, and Manisa. Key Discussion Points: Decision to hold regular meetings, both digitally and in person. Current status and operations of laboratories during the pandemic. Review of proposals submitted to the Ministry of Agricultu