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The Republic of Turkey has launched a new electronic system for imports of animals and animal products which carry a risk of disease transmission on the entry in Turkey. The system consists of two sections namely, the Import section, which is operational since 01^st September 2019, and the Transit section, which will be operational as from 01^st January 2020.

All preliminary notifications to be made by the importer or the person responsible for the shipment within the scope of “Regulations on Pre-Notification and Veterinary Controls at the arrival of Animals and Animal products” must be made through the system as of the above-mentioned dates.

The system can be accessed here.

More information on how the system will be used by importers can be accessed here.