What is the Natural Standard?

The natural product standard for foods can be described as a copyrighted standard consisting of 9 items.

We can explain the natural product standard content as follows:

1) Scope of Application

The natural products of something are a part of it that complements it until it leaves the internal thing. For example, the process until the apple on the branch of a tree is broken is an integral part of that tree, but loses this feature when the apple is removed from the tree. The owner of something also becomes the owner of everything that belongs to that thing.

2) Cited Standards and Regulations

The Natural Product and Natural Production Standard is presented to the consumer with a production process that does not spoil its originality and naturalness without being spoiled. It is sent to the consumer reliably with a distinctive label in order to meet the expectations of the consumers. Compliance of the natural product phrase with the terms of use is subject to standard procedures approved by authorized institutions. Additives, dyed, synthetic components, etc. that will mislead the consumer. natural product standards have been established to prevent ingredients.

3) Terms and Definitions

It is forbidden to write natural products in processed food products. Since the definition of natural food in such products with a long shelf life misleads the consumer, the use of natural product expression cannot be made unconsciously by authorized institutions.

It is necessary to specify the terms that are distinctive in the terms written in the products that really meet the natural product standard. For example, if genuine, hundred percent expressions are used, it is necessary to indicate what features they are used for.

4) Management and Management System

Natural product management is carried out by the management and inspections of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. At the same time, natural products are under quality and control through the TS EN ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System.

5) Naturalness Requirements

Many criteria are taken into account in deciding that the natural product is natural. If any additives, GMO, dyed and synthetic materials are used in the production process of the natural product, no naturalness certificate can be issued. In addition, no water other than drinking water should be used and also gas should not be used during packaging. The packaging method and packaging materials are also within the scope of naturalness requirements.

6) Outsourcing Management

Outsourcing management is all phases that are carried out until it reaches the necessary places in the process required to reveal a product with all its existing components.

6.1 General

6.2 Type and Size of Control

For the natural product, external supply control should be carried out in accordance with the regulation. In external procurement control, regular records are kept and book records are made and then the results are reported. If needed, analysis may be requested to observe whether the product is natural. The real person authorized by the Ministry is the person authorized to manage these controls and inspections.

7) Manufacturing

During the natural product manufacturing process, the products supplied during the season must be manufactured using traditional methods. The manufactured products should be kept in a way that does not spoil the structure and shape of the natural product. The products prepared in accordance with the natural product regulations during the manufacturing phase should be ready to be graded and dispatched with the natural product hard notice.

7.1 Manufacturing and Quality Control

7.2 Design

7.3 Calibration

7.4 Packaging

7.5 Storage

7.6 Shelf Life

8) Labeling

Turkey Organic Farming Principles and natural product labeling phase According to the legislation, the Regulation on the Implementation contributing natural products to occur, starting from production to the far right and the rules of any process needs to be done appropriately definition. Information on the raw material of the natural product, the environment in which it is grown, the methods and methods used, its content, distinctive feature, and no artificial and synthetic additives should be applied during the labeling phase.

8.1 General

8.2 Products Under Natural Certification

9) Certification, Control and Inspection

In order to be able to define natural products, it must have an ECOmark certificate authorized by authorized institutions that the specified product is natural and must have a certificate that it is grown in environmentally friendly conditions.

Companies that prove that their products and services comply with the Ekomark © Standard criteria in terms of human health and environmental protection are allowed to use the Ekomark © Label in these products and services.

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