The European Union ended the responsible aflatoxin controls implemented in Turkish hazelnut imports since 2002. Exporters and producers were delighted with the announcement of the last minute decision.
Black Sea hazelnut and products exporters’ union board member Cem Şenocak stated that the removal of mandatory aflatoxin controls is a success of the department stakeholders, especially the producers.
Stating that they will turn the end of the inspections in their favor, Şenocak emphasized that he was welcomed with joy on both the exporter and the producer side. In the regulation change published in the Official Gazette of the European Union on 17 December, it was stated that the level of harmony provided with the requirements of the European Union regarding the risk of aflatoxin in hazelnuts and hazelnut products originating in Turkey is sufficient and there is no need for an increased level of control in this regard.
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After the decision, which was perceived as a valuable development in the hazelnut branch, the news from the European Union gave a valuable impression to the exporters, especially the hazelnut producers. saved the trouble.
Stating that there will be random inspections in hazelnuts, Şenocak mentioned that aflatoxin controls are implemented very strictly and underlined that the decision taken should not be evaluated as out of control. Cem Şenocak, who stated that both manufacturers and buyers in Europe continue their inspections, said, “After the decision taken, it will be random.
Cem Şenocak, a member of the executive committee of the Black Sea hazelnut and products exporters’ union, emphasizing the importance of continuing to apply the rules both at the stage of collection and storage of hazelnut, which is a moisture -loving work, said that the artifact should not be stored in nylon sacks, ventilated during the drying stage and kept in healthy warehouses. added.
Upon the news from the European Union, Altınordu Chamber of Agriculture Leader Atakan Akça stated that the competitiveness of Turkish hazelnuts has increased. Akça stated that the decision taken is valuable for exporting industrialists and producers, adding that the work will meet with European countries more.
