TR ORGANIC
Organic Agriculture in Turkey Turkey has rich biological diversity and is an ideal country for organic farming due to its suitable climate conditions. In our country, the control and certification of organic agricultural products and aquaculture products are carried out within the framework of rules set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Organic farming and aquaculture activities are governed by the
Organic Farming Law No. 5262 and the
Regulations on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Farming prepared based on this law. These processes can be summarized as follows:
- Operators wishing to engage in organic farming apply to CTR. During the application, the producer provides detailed information about the production area and methods.
- The contract date is the official start date of the operator's organic agricultural activities.
- CTR inspects the production area and methods of the operator on-site. These inspections measure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Certificates are issued for operators with positive inspection results.
- The operator's certificate (master certificate) is a document showing that organic agricultural activities are conducted properly.
- The organic product certificate is issued based on the organic operator's certificate. This document, which allows organic products to be marketed as organic, is one of the factors that ensure the traceability of organic products and moves with the products.
- For more information on the organic production certification process, click here.
What is the Organic Conversion Process? - Areas, animals, bees, and aquaculture products involved in organic agriculture activities are included in the conversion process. Products obtained twelve months after the start of organic farming in plant production are evaluated as in-conversion products. In-conversion products are marketed with the label "Organic farming in-conversion process product." However, products obtained from animals in the conversion process cannot be marketed as in-conversion products, and labels and advertisements cannot use terms that suggest organic farming.
- In a farm or production unit with partial organic farming or in the conversion period to organic farming, the farmer keeps organic products and in-conversion products and animals distinctly separated and maintains records showing this distinction.
Advantages of Organic Agriculture - Organic agriculture is a production method that does not allow the use of synthetic chemicals, protects natural resources, and is one of the leading sustainable farming techniques.
- Organic products, free from chemical residues, offer consumers healthier and more reliable food options.
- It guarantees consumers that products are produced using environmentally friendly methods.
- It promotes the sustainable use of natural resources and preserves biodiversity.
- Organic products may be economically more profitable for producers.
Organic Products and Export Our country holds an important position in the export of organic agricultural products. Turkish organic products are exported to many countries, especially to the European Union. Organic certification provides a significant advantage in entering export markets and increases the international recognition of Turkish organic products.
CTR Certification provides services in the following scopes according to Turkish Organic Standards: - Organic Plant Production
- Organic Livestock
- Organic Aquaculture
- Processing and Trade of Organic Products