Food Turkey Magazine September 2017

At this point, we also want to draw
attention to the information pollution
created by discourses that encourage
people to consume products that are
sold in the open, where it is unknown
where and under which conditions
they were produced
Some people who do not have enough
knowledge continue to encourage the
consumption of foods that poses a
risk for public health. As the sector, we
continue our efforts to raise consumer
awareness against rumors that do not
have any scientific basis. In this regard,
I call the media to show a little more
sensitivity, a little more responsibility.”
GMP document problem with
exports to Iran
Kopuz also mentioned the difficulties
experienced recently in an important
exports market, Iran. Recalling that
the food companies, especially in the
confectionery sector, got GMP (Good
Manufacturing Practices) documents
from the competent authorities of
importer firms in this country, Kopuz
said that the complaints are increasing
regarding Iranian authorities resisting
to renew the documents. “Our firms
are facing a serious problem because
they cannot export to Iran without this
document. Our expectation from the
government is to speed up political initiatives
and put an end to unfair treatment
of our companies. Otherwise we
will have losses in our exports to Iran.
60 FOOD TURKEY September 2017