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Exporting Turkish baklava to France
What a buyer in France 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 DGCCRF. |
|---|---|
| Labelling language | French |
| Certification | Halal certification is important in the Maghrebi and Turkish grocery channel. |
| Route | Reefer container to Marseille or Le Havre, or road groupage. |
| Peak season | Ramadan and Eid, plus end-of-year gifting. |
| 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 DGCCRF.
How the label must read
Nutrition declaration per 100 g, ingredient list, allergens emphasised, net quantity, lot and best-before date.
Labelling language: French
Certification
Halal certification is important in the Maghrebi and Turkish grocery channel.
How it ships
Reefer container to Marseille or Le Havre, or road groupage.
Who buys it
Oriental and halal grocery, patisserie wholesale, and hotel and restaurant supply.
When it sells
Ramadan and Eid, plus end-of-year gifting.
Our range for France
Baklava for FranceCream Filled for FranceSignature Shapes for FranceRolled for FranceGreen Cut for FranceKadayif for France
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.
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