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