Exporting Turkish baklava to Belgium
What a buyer in Belgium needs to know before importing Turkish baklava: the regime that applies, how the label must read, how it ships and which lines sell.
At a glance
| Regime | EU food law, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, enforced by the FASFC. |
|---|---|
| Labelling language | Dutch and French, commonly both |
| Certification | Halal certification serves the Turkish and Moroccan grocery channel. |
| Route | Reefer container to Antwerp or Zeebrugge. |
| Peak season | Ramadan and Eid. |
| Terms | FOB Mersin or Iskenderun · EXW Kahramanmaras |
| Frozen | 12 months at -18 C |
What applies
EU food law, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, enforced by the FASFC.
How the label must read
Nutrition declaration per 100 g, ingredient list, allergens emphasised, net quantity, lot and best-before date.
Labelling language: Dutch and French, commonly both
Certification
Halal certification serves the Turkish and Moroccan grocery channel.
How it ships
Reefer container to Antwerp or Zeebrugge.
Who buys it
Ethnic grocery, patisserie wholesale and institutional catering.
When it sells
Ramadan and Eid.
Our range for Belgium
Walnut Baklava
Cevizli Baklava Baklava
Shuttle Baklava
Mekik Baklava Baklava
Carrot Slice Baklava
Havuç Dilimi Baklava
Mosaic Baklava
Mozaik Baklava
Sobiyet
Şöbiyet Cream Filled
Closed Sobiyet with Pistachio
Fıstıklı Kapalı Şöbiyet Cream FilledRegulatory notes are the stable, well-established requirements for this category and are not legal advice. Confirm the current position with your customs broker before a first shipment.