Food Safety Committee
05MARCH
Workshop of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry & TURKLAB Food Committee
On March 3-5, 2020, a workshop was held at Büyük Abant Hotel, organized by TURKLAB and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, to discuss the draft "Regulation on Private Food Control Laboratories." Participants:TURKLAB Food Committee Representatives: Chair: Çağatay Turan Members: Sabahnur Demirci, Tuncay Çınar, A
03MARCH
Visit to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye
On February 26, 2020, TURKLAB President Halit Karaboğa, Vice President Sabahnur Demirci, Secretary General Çağatay Turan, and Communication Committee Chair Pınar Akalın visited Harun Seçkin, General Director of Food and Control, and Ali Torun, Head of the Laboratory Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Key Di
20FEBRUARY
Food Committee Meeting
On February 18, 2020, TURKLAB Food Committee members convened for a committee meeting. Key Discussion Points: Preparation of a feedback form on the new regulatory draft, based on member suggestions, with task assignments among committee members. Finalizing and sharing the feedback form with members before submitting it to the Ministry of Agr
16OCTOBER
Food Committee Meeting - October 9, 2019
At the committee meeting held on October 9, 2019, the following agenda items were discussed: Organization of a workshop on Market Surveillance and Inspection Visit to the General Directorate of Food and Control Standardization of testing methods Review of the regulatory draft Committee members evaluated industry opinions and suggestions, e
05JULY
Food Committee Meeting - July 3, 2019
At the committee meeting, the following topics were discussed: New regulatory developments and proposed additions to the regulation Planning a project on food safety Issues faced at customs with imported samples and the need for discussions with the Ministry of Trade Decisions were made on each agenda item, ensuring progress on regulatory
17MAY
Meeting with Food Laboratories
On May 15, 2019, a sector meeting on "Analysis Prices" was held with the participation of food laboratory members. Key Discussion Points: Evaluation of industry challenges based on member feedback and suggestions Decisions on necessary actions to address sectoral concerns Committee chair assigned to follow up on planned initiatives and prov
28JANUARY
Evaluation Meeting on Method Validation and Verification Guide - January 23, 2019
The Guidelines for Method Validation/Verification and Measurement Uncertainty in Chemical and Physical Analyses were reviewed, and discussions were held on adding new matrices and methods to certain sections. Key Outcomes: Decisions were made regarding updates to the guidelines. A technical committee was formed to oversee and implement the n
17DECEMBER
2019 Analysis Fees Meeting - December 12, 2018
On behalf of TURKLAB, Food Committee Chair Çağatay Turan and Board Member Sinem Topçu attended the meeting at the General Directorate of Food and Control, where the analysis prices for public and private laboratories in 2019 were discussed.
17DECEMBER
Food Committee Meeting - December 11, 2018
At the Food Committee Meeting held on December 11, 2018, discussions were conducted on: Ministry's analysis prices for 2019 The new regulation Resolutions for various sectoral challenges Decisions were made to address key industry concerns and regulatory updates.
28NOVEMBER
Visit to the General Directorate of Food and Control - November 27, 2018
A visit was made to Dr. Ali Torun, the newly appointed Department Head, to congratulate him on his new position. Key Discussion Points: The draft regulation currently in progress Industry challenges and potential solutions A productive exchange of ideas took place regarding regulatory developments and sectoral improvements.
20AUGUST
Visit to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye - August 14, 2018
A visit was made to Muharrem Selçuk, General Director of Food and Control, Deputy General Director Mehmet Beykaya, and Department Head Hüseyin Arap. Key Discussion Points: Presentation of findings from TURKLAB’s work with its members Sharing views and recommendations on mutually agreed-upon provisions in the new regulation
27JULY
Food Sector Meeting - July 26, 2018
At the Food Sector Meeting held on July 26, 2018, members' opinions and recommendations on the revision of the new regulation regarding the Establishment, Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities of Food Control Laboratories were evaluated, and joint decisions were made. Key Outcomes: Review and discussion of proposed revisions to the regulati