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- Eligible/ineligible product
- Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
- Product specifications
- Production controls and inspection requirements
- Labelling, packaging and marking requirements
- Documentation requirements
- Other information
1. Eligible/ineligible product
1.1 Eligible
According to the list of Harmonized System (HS) codes available on Türkiye's health certificate. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the product being exported will be covered by the certificates issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Examples of dairy products that have already been exported to Türkiye (TR):
- cheese (processed cheese, fresh cheese)
- butter and other fats and oils derived from milk
- evaporated milk
- skim milk powder
- whole milk powder
- whey products
- products consisting of natural milk constituents
- others (for example: lactose and lactose syrup, milk albumin, and buttermilk products)
1.2 Ineligible
No information is known regarding ineligible products.
2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
2.1 Country
Canada is authorized to export dairy products.
2.2 Establishments
The manufacturing of dairy products must be under the official oversight of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and be licensed under the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR).
This country has adopted the requirements of the European Union. See the European Union for further dairy export requirements. However, note that as of January 1, 2026, Türkiye will require that certain dairy products (see the table below), depending on their associated Harmonized System (HS) code, to originate from an establishment approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MinAF).
The approved establishment system of the Republic of Türkiye, called TROIS (in Turkish only), contains the list of countries and establishments authorized to export to this country.
The Turkish authorities have established 2 distinct procedures:
For establishments registered in TRACES: CFIA recommends prioritizing this option. Approval is based on the evaluation of submitted documents. The Annex-3 Establishment-Related Checklist(accessible only on the Government of Canada network – RDIMS 23517468) must be completed. After MinAF verifies the documents and information provided, the establishment already registered in the TRACES system will be added directly to the TROIS system, if deemed appropriate.
For establishments not registered in TRACES: Approval is based on the evaluation of submitted documents as well as an on-site inspection carried out by MinAF. The Annex-5 Establishment-Related Preliminary Information Form and Checklist (accessible only on the Government of Canada network – RDIMS 2339841) must be completed. This option is more burdensome for the industry, and the establishment will be listed on a specific list maintained by the Turkish authorities.
Depending on the option chosen, the corresponding annex can be obtained by contacting your local CFIA office. Once completed in English (as required by Türkiye), it must be submitted to your local office for review and signature. The inspector will then forward the complete set of documents to the Food Import and Export Division (FIED), in accordance with the Operational procedure: Procedure for maintaining food export eligibility lists. FIED will be responsible for forwarding the documents to MinAF.
CFIA is responsible for maintaining the lists of establishments and informing Turkish authorities of any changes. However, the manufacturer also has the obligation to inform CFIA if changes are made to, for example, any of the following:
- establishment approval number (establishment identification number)
- establishment name
- address
Note: given that further updates regarding this issue may arise, it is strongly recommended that the exporter work with their importer to ensure, in advance, that the establishment manufacturing the dairy products listed in the table below complies with Türkiye's new requirements before submitting any request for a sanitary certificate.
| HS Code | Product description | Registration by the Turkish authorities |
|---|---|---|
| 0401 | Milk and cream not concentrated nor containing add sugar or other sweetening matter. | All |
| 0402 | Milk and cream concentrated or containing add sugar or other sweetening matter. | All |
| 0403 | Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kefir and other fermented or acidified milks and creams, even concentrated or with added sugar or other sweeteners or flavourings or with added fruit or cocoa. | All |
| 0404 | Whey, whether or not concentrated or with added sugar or other sweeteners; products consisting of natural components of milk, whether or not with added sugar or other sweeteners, not elsewhere specified or included. | All |
| 0405 | Butter and other fats derived from milk; dairy spreads. | All |
| 0406 | Cheeses and curds. | All |
| 1702 | Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose (levulose), in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavourings or colourings; honey substitutes, even mixed with natural honey; caramelized sugars and molasses. | Only lactose and lactose-containing mixtures intended for human consumption |
| 2105 | Ice cream for consumption, even if it contains cocoa. | Only if it contains animal products |
| 3501 | Caseins, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues. | All |
| 3502 | Albumins (including concentrates of several whey proteins containing, by weight calculated on a dry matter basis, more than 80% whey proteins), albuminates and other derivatives of albumin. | Only if it contains animal products |
| 3504 | Peptones and their derivatives; other protein materials and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; skim powder treated or not with chromium. | Only milk protein |
2.3 Products
No information is known regarding products registration.
2.4 Import permit
No information is known regarding the requirement for an import permit.
3. Product specifications
This country has adopted the requirements of the European Union. See European Union for further dairy export requirements.
4. Production controls and inspection requirements
The manufacturer must be aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country. An export control plan (ECP) must be in place to demonstrate that your products meet the requirements of the importing country.
Prior to issuing the health certificate, the inspector must verify that the establishment is listed in TROIS (in Turkish only). The exporter must also include, in the manufacturer's declaration, a statement confirming that the establishment is registered in TROIS.
This country has adopted the requirements of the European Union. See European Union for further dairy export requirements. It should be noted that certain regulations on the certificate are no longer in force. However, Türkiye has decided to retain them.
Certification requirements
The health certificate CFIA/ACIA FA1006 contains animal health and public health requirements.
5. Labelling, packaging, and marking requirements
Although this country has adopted European Union (EU) requirements, Türkiye applies the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Labeling and Provision of Information to Consumers and The Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Nutrition and Health Claims. These regulations were developed in accordance with European regulations.
The exporter must work closely with the importer to ensure that their products comply with the labeling, packaging and marking requirements of the importing country.
6. Documentation requirements
Canada does not have negotiated bilateral certificate with Türkiye. This country has adopted EU requirements, and the certificate issued for dairy products has been developed accordingly. Request for any additional statements must be confirmed by CFIA's Food Import Export Division (FIED).
Certificate
Veterinary health certificate for dairy products derived from milk of cows, ewes, goats and buffaloes for human consumption intended for exportation to the Republic of Türkiye (CFIA/ACIA FA1006)
Note
- The health certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian
- The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing
- Each page of the certificate shall bear a signature and CFIA official stamp
- The health certificate is written in 3 languages: Turkish, English and French
- The health certificate covers the following animal species: Bos taurus, Ovis aries, Capra aries and Bubalus bubalis
- Halal certification may be required. The importer and exporter are responsible for providing the required halal certification for exported dairy products. The CFIA is not involved in the halal certification
- Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada
7. Other information
Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment will be accompanied by all necessary certificates. Work closely with your importer.
Samples (personal or commercial) of dairy products may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with their importer and/or at the border inspection post where the products will be shipped.
Moreover, depending on the mode of transport, Türkiye may impose a specific validity period for the certificate issued by CFIA.
See European Union for further dairy export requirements.
Relevant links
- Canadian Dairy Information Centre, link to the Canadian Acts, Regulations, Codes and Standards
- Dairy Farmers of Canada
- Canadian Sheep Federation
- Veterinary drugs
- World Organisation of Animal Health
- Reportable diseases: Terrestrial animal
- Safe Food for Canadians Licence Registry
- Guide for preparing an Export Control Plan (ECP)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Turkish only)