The decision was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force. The purpose of this solution is to prevent the sale of counterfeit products and to properly inform consumers. This amendment to the Turkish Food Code aims to provide consumers with access to healthier and better quality products. According to the decision, fermented milk products, flavored yoghurts, yoghurts with additives and yoghurts with heat treatment after fermentation are prohibited from being supplied to the market in packages of more than 500 grams.
The decree also regulates the maximum number of common specific microorganisms in fermented milk products during their entire shelf life.