Ministry Bans 10 Flavorings Used in Foods

September 14, 2026 · Nefes

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, with a new regulation published under the Turkish Food Codex, has banned pork and insect-derived flavors and decided to halt the use of 10 flavorings by the end of 2026.

The Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Flavorings and Food Ingredients with Flavoring Properties, prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has been officially published in the Official Gazette and entered into force. The new regulation directly covers flavorings, smoke flavors used in foods, and the source materials from which these substances are obtained. The Ministry announced that only flavorings that do not pose a risk to consumer health and do not mislead consumers will be permitted. Within this scope, misleading presentation of flavorings at retail points of sale and marketing them under the names of alcoholic beverages will be prevented.

With the regulation, the use of pork and insect-derived flavorings, along with the source materials utilized in their production, has been completely banned in foods. According to the list shared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the use of 10 flavoring substances coded FL 04.029, FL 05.100, FL 05.175, FL 05.222, FL 15.029, FL 15.030, FL 15.060, FL 15.119, FL 15.130, and FL 15.131 in food production has been restricted. The market supply, use in food production, and import of these substances will be completely halted starting from December 31, 2026.

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