What is the Change in the Presentation of Red Meat and White Meat?
Turkish Food Codex Meat and Meat Products Communiqué was published in the Official Gazette on December 5, 2012.
How?
- Mixed Product is Removed
Poultry and red meats can only be mixed among themselves.- Meats of large animals (cattle, buffalo, camel) and small animals (sheep, goat) can be mixed.
- Meats obtained from poultry species can be mixed with each other.
- Mechanically Separated Meat, Soy, and Starch Will Not Be Used
Previously, the use of mechanically separated meats (mechanical separation of meat attached to bone) was allowed in emulsified meat products such as salami and sausage, but according to the new regulation, the use of these meats in products covered by the communiqué will not be permitted. Therefore, instead of the product named "heat-treated sausage-like product," the new communiqué uses the definition "heat-treated sausage." - Labeling
The product name on the label of products covered by this Communiqué must be written using characters with a font size where the 'x' height is at least 3 mm, all in the same color and font.
'X' height: x > 3 mm.
Additionally, according to Article 6 of the communiqué, the shelf life of döner and poultry döner, including cooking time, is at most 24 hours. The shelf life of frozen döner and frozen poultry döner is at most 6 months.
When?
This communiqué will come into effect 3 months after its publication date. (March 2013)
Issue: 18 • January 22, 2013
Note: The required actions may be more than those mentioned above. Important points are included in the reminder, but the order of importance may vary depending on the risk situation. For more detailed information, the board decision is in the Official Gazette dated 05.12.2012 and number 28488.