T.C.
TARIM ve KÖYÝÞLERÝ BAKANLIÐI
Koruma ve Kontrol Genel Müdürlüğü
Communiqué on Sweeteners Used in Foodstuffs 
Authorization Law: Turkish Food Codex
The Official Gazette: 25.08.2002-24857
Communication No : 2002/56
Communiqué on the Amendment of the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Sweeteners Used in Foodstuffs
The Official Gazette: 11.10.2002-24903
Objective
Article 1 – The objective of this Communiqué is to determine the sweeteners used for used for sweetening of foodstuffs and the specifications of table-top sweeteners relating to their use in foodstuffs, packaging and labelling.
Scope
Article 2 – This Communiqué covers sweeteners used in foodstuffs for sweetening of them and used as table-top sweeteners.
Legal Basis
Article 3 – This Communiqué has been prepared in accordance with the on the “Turkish Food Codex Regulation” published in the Official Gazette dated 16/11/1997 and no 23172.
Definitions
Article 4 – In this Communiqué;
With no added sugar: means without any added mono or disaccharides or any other foodstuff used for its sweetening properties.
Energy reduced: means reduction of energy value by at least 30 % compared with the original foodstuff or similar product.
Quantum Satis / QS: means that no maximum level has been determined.
Use of Sweeteners
Article 5 – The provisions relating to use of sweeteners are as follows:
a) Sweeteners are used as sugar substitute in the manufacture of dietary foodstuffs and also used to extend shelf life of product in the manufacture of energy reduced foodstuffs, in foodstuffs that do not cause tooth decaying or in foodstuffs with no added sugar.
b) This Communiqué shall not be applied to foodstuffs that have sweetening properties.
c) This Communiqué shall also be applied to foodstuffs covered by the Turkish Food Codex-Communiqué on Foods For Particular Nutritional Uses.
d) Sweeteners used in the manufacture of foodstuffs or sold directly to consumer shall be only the sweeteners listed in the annexes of this Communiqué.
e) Sweeteners used in the manufacture of foodstuffs may be used only under the conditions specified in the annexes of this Communiqué.
f) Sweetener specified as quantum satis /QS in the annexes of this Communiqué shall be used in accordance with good manufacturing practices - GMP at a dose level not higher than is necessary to achieve the intended purpose and consumer shall not be misled.
g) Unless otherwise laid down in specific provisions, sweeteners shall not be used in foods for infants and young children covered by the Turkish Food Codex - Communiqué on Foods For Particular Nutritional Uses, including foods for infants and young children who are not in good health.
h) The maximum levels determined in the annexes of this Communiqué refer to ready-to eat foodstuffs prepared according to instructions for use.
i) Unless otherwise laid down in provisions of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation, the use of a sweetener is permitted in foodstuffs with no added sugar or energy reduced, in dietary foodstuffs intended for a low calorie diet and in foodstuffs with a long shelf life, other than those specified in the indent (g) of this article and in foodstuffs used in the preparation of a foodstuff in compliance with the provisions of this Communiqué.
j) Sweeteners listed in the annexes of this Communiqué may also be stated in other communiqués of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation relating to additives because of their functions other than sweetening.
Packaging and Labeling – Marking
Article 6 – The following information shall be stated on the packages and/or labels of sweeteners in a legible and indelible way.
The name or the trade name and adddress of the manufacturer or packager or vendor firm,
The name and EC code of sweeteners,
If the substance is as a mixture, the name, EC code and the position in decreasing weight order of each sweetener,
If various substances or food components have been introduced to the sweetener in order to facilitate its dilution, dissolving, standardization, sale or storage, the name, intended use of the introduced substance and the position of each component in decreasing weight order,
The statement “For use in food” or another statement indicating that it will be used in food,
If necessary, special conditions for storage and use,
Instruction for use,
Lot or serial number,
Net weight,
Percentages of components of which the usage in food is restricted,
Date of manufacture,
Expiry date in compliance with the Section on Labeling of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation.
In addition to the items listed above, the following provisions shall also be stated on the labels:
The term, “………-based table-top sweetener” must be stated on the label of the sweeteners and the name/names of the sweetener/sweetener must be written in the blank.
The presence of sweetener must be indicated clearly on the labels of the foodstuffs containing sweetener.
The following warnings must be included on the labels of table-top sweeteners containing polyols and/or aspartame:
- Polyols; excessive consumption may cause laxative effects.
- Aspartame; contains phenylalanine
Methods of Sampling and Analysis
Article 7 – The rules specified in the section of Methods of Sampling and Analysis of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation shall be applied while taking samples from the products covered by this Communiqué. Samples should be analysed according to internationally accepted methods.
Registration and Inspection
Article 8 – The establishments that produce and sell the products covered by this Communiqué shall comply with the provisions of this Communiqué during registration, allowance, importation, control and inspection. The establishments that do not comply with these provisions will be subject to legal proceedings according to the provisions of the Decree Having the Force of Law No.560 on Production, Consumption and Inspection of Foods.
Inspection
Article 9 – The implementation of the provisions of this Communiqué is inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Health according to the Decree Having the Force of Law No.560.
Compliance with the European Union
Article 10 – This Communiqué has been prepared within the framework of compliance with the European Union, taking into account the Council Directive 94/35/EC on “Sweeteners For Use in Foodstuffs”.
Provisional Article 1 – Presently active establishments which produce and sell the products covered by this Communiqué are obliged to obey the provisions of this Communiqué within one year after the date of its publication.
Enforcement
Article 11 – This Communiqué enters into force on the date of publication.
Execution
Article 12 – The provisions of this Communiqué are executed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Minister of Health.
ANNEX 1
SWEETENERS
| EC Code | Name | Foodstuffs | Maximum permitted dose |
E 420
E 421 E 953 E 965
E966 E967
|
Sorbitol
(i) Sorbitol
(ii) Sorbitol syrup Mannitol Isomalt Maltitol Lactitol Xylitol |
Desserts and similar products with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar Milk-and milk-derivative-based preparations Fruit-and vegetable-based desserts Egg-based desserts Cereal-based desserts Edible ices Jams, jellies, marmalades and crystallized fruit
Confectionery and others Confectionery with no added sugar Dried-fruit-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Starch-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Cocoa-based products (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Cocoa-, milk,- dried-fruit or fat based sandwich spreads, (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Chewing gum with no added sugar Sauces Mustard Fine bakery products (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Products intended for particular nutritional uses Solid food supplements/dietary integrators |
QS
QS |
E 950 |
Asesulfam K |
Non-alcoholic drinks with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured drinks Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks |
350 mg/l 350 mg/l |
|
|
Desserts and similar products with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured desserts Milk-and milk derivative-based preparations Fruit- and vegetable-based desserts Egg-based desserts Cereal-based desserts Fat-based desserts ‘Snacks’: certain flavours of ready to eat, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts
Confectionery and others Confectionery with no added sugar Energy reduced confectionery in tablet form Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Starch-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Breath freshening micro-sweets with no added sugar Cocoa-, milk-, dried-fruit- or fat-based sandwich spreads (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Chewing gum with no added sugar Cider and perry Alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2% volume ‘Table beer’ (original wort content less than 6%) Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH Brown beers of the ‘oud bruin’ type Energy reduced beer Drinks consisting of a mixture of non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine Spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volumeume Edible ices (Energy reduced or with no added sugar ) Canned or bottled fruit (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades Energy-reduced fruit and vegetable preparations Sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables Energy reduced soups Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15% and containing at least 20% bran (energy reduced or with no added sugar) Cornets and wafers with no added sugar for ice cream Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish, crustaceans and molluscs Sauces Mustard Fine bakery products for special nutritional uses Complete formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal Complete formulae and nutritional supplements for use under medical supervision Liquid food supplements/dietary integrators Solid food supplements/dietary integrators Food supplements/dietary integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements, syrup type or chewable |
350 mg/kg 350 mg/kg 350 mg/kg 350 mg/kg 350 mg/kg 350 mg/kg
500 mg/kg 500 mg/kg 500 mg/kg
1000 mg/kg
2500 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg
2000 mg/kg 350 mg/l 350 mg/l 350 mg/l 350 mg/l
350 mg/l
800 mg/kg
1000 mg/kg 350 mg/kg 200 mg/kg
2000 mg/kg
350 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg
450 mg/kg
350 mg/l 2000 mg/kg
|
E 951 |
Aspartame |
Non-alcoholic drinks with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured drinks Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks Desserts and similar products with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured desserts Milk- and milk-derivative-based preparations Fruit- and vegetable-based desserts Egg-based desserts Cereal-based desserts Fat-based desserts ‘Snacks’: certain flavours of ready to eat, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts
Confectionery and others Confectionery with no added sugar Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery Starch-based confectionery (energy-reduced or Breath freshening micro-sweets with no added sugar Strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar Cocoa-, milk-, dried-fruit- or fat-based sandwich spreads, (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Chewing gum with no added sugar Cider and perry Alcohol-free or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 volume ‘Table beer’ (original wort content less than 6%) Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH Brown beers of the ‘oud bruin’ type Energy reduced beer Drinks consisting of a mixture of non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine
|
600 mg/l
1000 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg 500 mg/kg
1000 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg
6000 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg
1000 mg/kg
5500 mg/kg 600 mg/l 600 mg/l
600 mg/l
600 mg/l 25 mg/l 600 mg/kg |
|
|
Spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volumeume Edible ices (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Canned or bottled fruit (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades Energy-reduced fruit and vegetable preparations Sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables Energy reduced soups Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15% and containing at least 20% bran (energy reduced or with no added sugar) Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish, crustaceans and molluscs Sauces Mustard Fine bakery products for special nutritional uses Complete formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal Complete formulae and nutritional supplements for use under medical supervision Liquid food supplements/dietary integrators Solid food supplements/dietary integrators Food supplements/dietary integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements |
600 mg/kg
800 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg
1000 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg 300 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg
300 mg/kg
350 mg/kg 350 mg/kg 1700 mg/kg 800 mg/kg
1000 mg/kg
600 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg 5500 mg/kg |
E 952 |
Cyclamic acid and its NA and Ca salts * |
Non-alcoholic drinks with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured drinks Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks Desserts and similar products with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured desserts Milk-and milk-derivative-based preparations Fruit-and vegetable-based desserts Egg-based desserts Cereal-based desserts Fat-based desserts
Confectionery and others Confectionery with no added sugar Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Starch-based confectionery, (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Breath freshening micro-sweets with no added sugar Cocoa-, milk,- dried-fruit or fat based sandwich Chewing gum with no added sugar Edible ices (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Canned or bottled fruit (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades Energy-reduced fruit and vegetable preparations Drinks consisting of a mixture of non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine Fine bakery products for special nutritional purposes Complete formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal Complete formulae and nutritional supplements for use under medical supervision Liquid food supplements/dietary integrators Solid food supplements/dietary integrators Food supplements/dietary integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements |
400 mg/l 400 mg/l
250 mg/kg 250 mg/kg 250 mg/kg 250 mg/kg 250 mg/kg
500 mg/kg 500 mg/kg
2500 mg/kg 500 mg/kg
1500 mg/kg 250 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg
1000 mg/kg 250 mg/kg 250 mg/kg
1600 mg/kg 400 mg/kg
400 mg/kg
400 mg/kg 500 mg/kg 1250 mg/kg
|
E 954 |
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts ** |
Non-alcoholic drinks with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured drinks Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks ‘Gaseosa’: non-alcoholic water-based drink with added carbon dioxide, sweeteners and flavourings Desserts and similar products with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured desserts Milk- and milk-derivative-based preparations Fruit- and vegetable-based desserts Egg-based desserts Cereal-based desserts Fat-based desserts ‘Snacks’: certain flavours of ready to eat, pre-packed, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts
Confectionery and others Confectionery with no added sugar Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Starch-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Breath freshening micro-sweets with no added sugar
Cocoa-, milk-, dried-fruit- or fat-based sandwich spreads (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Chewing gum with no added sugar Cider and perry Alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2% volume Table beer (original wort content less than 6%) Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH Brown beers of the ‘oud bruin’ type Drinks consisting of a mixture of non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine Spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volumeume Edible ices (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Canned or bottled fruit (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades Energy-reduced fruit and vegetable preparations Sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables Energy reduced soups Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15% and containing at least 20% bran (energy reduced or with no added sugar) Cornets and wafers with no added sugar for ice-cream Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish, crustaceans and molluscs Sauces Mustard Fine bakery products for special nutritional uses Complete formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal Complete formulae and nutritional supplements for use under medical supervision Liquid food supplements/dietary integrators Solid food supplements/dietary integrators Food supplements/diet integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements |
80 mg/l
100 mg/kg 100 mg/kg 100 mg/kg 100 mg/kg 100 mg/kg 100 mg/kg
500 mg/kg 500 mg/kg
300 mg/kg
3000 mg/kg
200 mg/kg
1200 mg/kg 80 mg/l 80 mg/l
80 mg/l 80 mg/l 80 mg/l 80 mg/l
80 mg/l 200 mg/kg
200 mg/kg 200 mg/kg 160 mg/kg
160 mg / kg
160 mg / kg 320 mg/kg 170 mg/kg 240 mg/kg
200 mg/kg
80 mg/kg 500 mg/kg 1200 mg/kg
|
E 957 |
Thaumatin |
Confectionery Confectionery with no added sugar Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Chewing gum with no added sugar Edible ices, energy reduced or with no added sugar Food supplements/diet integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements |
50 mg/kg |
E 959
|
Neohesperidine DC |
Non-alcoholic drinks with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured drinks Milk- and milk-derivative-based drinks Fruit-juice-based drinks Desserts and similar products with no added sugar or energy reduced Water-based flavoured desserts Milk- and milk-derivative-based preparations Fruit and vegetable based desserts Egg-based desserts Cereal-based desserts Fat-based desserts
Confectionery and others Confectionery with no added sugar Cocoa or dried-fruit-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar ) Starch-based confectionery (energy-reduced or with no added sugar) Breath freshening micro-sweets with no added sugar Cocoa-, milk,- dried-fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads (energy-reduced or with no added sugar) Chewing gum with no added sugar Cider and perry Alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2% volume Table beer (original wort content less than 6%) Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH Energy reduced beer Brown beers of the ‘oud bruin’ type- Drinks consisting of a mixture of non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine Spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volume Edible ices (energy-reduced or with no added sugar) Cornets and wafers with no added sugar for ice cream Energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades Energy-reduced fruit and vegetable preparations Sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables Energy reduced soups Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15% and containing at least 20% bran (energy reduced or with no added sugar) Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish, crustaceans and molluscs Sauces ‘Snacks’: certain flavours of ready to eat, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts Mustard Fine bakery products for special nutritional purposes Complete formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal Complete formulae and nutritional supplements for use under medical supervision Liquid food supplements/dietary integrators Solid food supplements/dietary integrators Food supplements/diet integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements |
30 mg/l 50 mg/l 30 mg/l
50 mg/l 50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg
100 mg/kg 100 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
400 mg/kg 50 mg/l
400 mg/kg 20 mg/l 10 mg/l
10 mg/kg 10 mg/l 30 mg/l
30 mg/kg
50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg
50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg 100 mg/kg 50 mg/l 50 mg/kg
30 mg/kg
50 mg/kg 50 mg/kg
50 mg / kg 150 mg/kg 100 mg/kg
100 mg/kg
50 mg/kg 100 mg/kg 400 mg / kg |
The indicated maximum usable doses refer to ready-to-eat foodstuffs.
* Maximum usable doses for E952 cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts are expressed in free acid.
** Maximum usable doses for E954 saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts are expessed in free imide.
Official Gazette: 11.10.2002 –24903
Communiqué on the Amendment of the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Sweeteners Used in Foodstuffs
(Communiqué No: 2002/65)
Article 1 – The definition of “energy reduced” stated in Article 4 of the “Turkish Food Codex - Communiqué on Sweeteners Used in Foodstuffs (Communiqué No: 2002/56) published in the Official Gazette dated 25/8/2002 and no 24857, has been amended as follows:
“Energy reduced: means reduction of energy value by at least 25 % compared with the original foodstuff or similar product.”
Article 2 – This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication.
Article 3 – The provisions of this Communiqué are executed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Minister of Health.