As USB Certification Food and Agriculture Certification Directorate, our BRCGS Consumer Products scope extension audit was carried out by DAkkS Accreditation Agency on 15-16 April 2025 at Bony Tekstil İşletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. facilities. The audit was conducted with the participation of Chief Auditor Ms Demet Aşaner Berberler, Witness Auditor Ms Esther Schmess and…
Agricultural frost, which was effective in 36 provinces of Turkey in April, caused great damage to important agricultural products such as apricots, grapes, figs, apples, plums, cherries and hazelnuts. Cold weather conditions and snowfall caused damage in many agricultural regions, especially in Malatya, Elâzığ, Manisa, İzmir, Uşak and Denizli. Apricot trees in Malatya were severely…
BRCGS has announced the BRCGS Connect Americas 2025 conference to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on 22-23 September 2025. The event will allow industry professionals to come together to discuss the latest developments in food and product safety. The conference will offer attendees the opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts. Real case…
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new guidance to protect the health of people with food allergies and improve food safety. The guidance aims to guide food businesses to make allergen reporting clearer, more understandable and more complete. The new guidelines cover all establishments where food is served, such as restaurants, cafes and…
In the Official Gazette dated 26 March 2025 and numbered 32853, an important regulation within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex entered into force. The ‘Communiqué on Sampling and Analysis Method Criteria for the Official Control of Mycotoxin Levels in Foods ’ (Communiqué No: 2025/7) introduces new criteria for the official control processes of…
With the Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette dated 28 March 2025, some existing boards were amended and the Agriculture and Food Policies Board was established. With the new board, it is aimed to place the policy development process in the field of agriculture and food on a more holistic and strategic basis. The…
BRCGS has published a new guideline to improve pest management in production and storage facilities. Called ‘Best Practice Guideline – Pest Management’, the guideline provides best practices for the effective control of pests in facilities. Particularly in industries where food safety and hygiene are critical, pest control is essential for maintaining product quality and the…
In the period 2023-2024, the World Economic Forum’s UpLink initiative contributed to preventing a total of 142,400 tonnes of CO₂ emissions through projects in sustainable energy, agriculture and production. This is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 30,220 vehicles. UpLink aims to create environmental, social and economic benefits through innovative solutions of early-stage entrepreneurs….
Aydın Memecik Olive has received a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU) and has another important place among Turkish olives. This prestigious registration has once again crowned the unique quality and deep-rooted history of Aydın Memecik Olive in the international arena. Thus, Aydın Memecik Olive has become a recognised brand not only in…
Certification Body (CB) applications for the FSSC 22000 programme, one of the leading global food safety management system standards, will be temporarily suspended as of 14 March 2025. In the official statement made by FSSC, it was stated that this decision was taken in order to evaluate existing applications more effectively due to increasing demand…
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