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Exporting Turkish baklava to the Netherlands
What a buyer in the Netherlands 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 NVWA. |
|---|---|
| Labelling language | Dutch |
| Certification | Halal certification is important in the Turkish and Moroccan grocery channel. |
| Route | Reefer container to Rotterdam — the main entry point for onward EU distribution. |
| 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 NVWA.
How the label must read
Nutrition declaration per 100 g, ingredient list, allergens emphasised, net quantity, lot and best-before date.
Labelling language: Dutch
Certification
Halal certification is important in the Turkish and Moroccan grocery channel.
How it ships
Reefer container to Rotterdam — the main entry point for onward EU distribution.
Who buys it
World-food retail, wholesale distribution into the wider EU, and foodservice.
When it sells
Ramadan and Eid.
Our range for the Netherlands
Baklava for the NetherlandsCream Filled for the NetherlandsSignature Shapes for the NetherlandsRolled for the NetherlandsGreen Cut for the NetherlandsKadayif for the Netherlands
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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