Agricultural Commodities | Inspection guide

Oilseed Inspection in Turkey

Sunflower seed, canola, safflower and sesame are grown in Turkey, alongside confectionery sunflower seeds for snacking. Turkey is also a large oilseed importer for its crushing industry.

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Season: July to October
Main regions: Marmara, Central Anatolia, Mediterranean, Southeastern Anatolia
Category: Agricultural Commodities
Key tests: Oil content; Moisture

01Product overview

Oil-type sunflower seed for crushing
Confectionery sunflower and pumpkin seeds for snacks
Canola, safflower and sesame

02Turkish production regions

Thrace (Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli) for sunflower; Konya, Adana and the Southeast for others.

03Harvest and production season

Harvest from July to October.

Typical window: July to October. Timing shifts with altitude, variety and weather. See the full Turkish harvest calendar.

04Export characteristics

Confectionery seeds are a niche export; oil seed is mostly crushed domestically.

05Typical quality parameters

Quality parameters for Oilseeds
Parameter	What is checked
Oil content	For crushing seed
Moisture	Maximum
Admixture	Foreign matter and broken seed
Size	For confectionery seeds
FFA in oil	Where contracted

Limits and tolerances come from your contract and the applicable standard. We do not apply generic values where a contract specification exists.

06Visual inspection criteria

Mould and heating
Foreign matter
Insects

07Sampling methods

Sampling follows the trade rules named in the contract, such as ICA rules for cotton, FOSFA rules for oilseeds or ISTA rules for seed. Where no rule is specified, we propose a documented plan before work starts.

08Laboratory testing

Oil content
Moisture
Aflatoxins for confectionery seeds
Salmonella for snack seeds
Moisture and foreign matter
Contract-specific quality analyses

Testing is coordinated through laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for the required method. See laboratory coordination.

09Food safety and quality risks

Heating and mould
Aflatoxin in confectionery seeds

10Packaging and labelling

Bulk or bags.

11Storage and transportation

Silos and warehouses.

12Pre-shipment inspection procedure

Agree specification and trade rules
Verify lot identity and quantity
Draw and seal representative samples
Examine condition, contamination, moisture and foreign matter
Send samples for contract analyses
Supervise weighing and loading
Issue quality and quantity reports

13Relevant international standards

Trade rulesFOSFA contractsFederation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations contracts and operational rules for vegetable oils, oilseeds and oilseed meals..EU food lawCommission Regulation (EU) 2023/915Maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, including mycotoxins, heavy metals, 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters, and pyrrolizidine alkaloids.EU food lawRegulation (EC) No 396/2005Maximum residue levels (MRLs) of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.Trade rulesICA Bylaws and RulesInternational Cotton Association rules covering raw cotton trade, sampling and quality arbitration..SeedsISTA International Rules for Seed TestingMethods for seed sampling, purity, germination and moisture testing, with ISTA certificates for international trade..Plant healthRegulation (EU) 2016/2031The EU Plant Health Regulation.

Regulations are amended regularly. Always check the version in force for your destination market.

14Conformity TR services for oilseeds

Agricultural Commodity Inspection

Quality and quantity inspection of grains, pulses, oilseeds, meals, feed ingredients and cotton under GAFTA, FOSFA, ICA or contract rules

Crop and Orchard Status Monitoring

Field visits to orchards, vineyards, greenhouses and farms for buyers who have contracted a future crop and want to see its condition before harvest, with dated photographs, video and a written status report

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Final random inspection of food, produce and feed before it leaves the supplier, when the goods are packed and ready to load

Loading Supervision

Supervision of truck, reefer container, bulk vessel and flexitank loading, so the goods that were inspected are the goods that are shipped

Laboratory Coordination

Sampling and coordination of laboratory testing through competent external laboratories: microbiology, pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, nutrition, moisture, foreign matter, authenticity and packaging migration

15Questions buyers ask

When is the season for oilseeds in Turkey?

Harvest from July to October. Typical window: July to October. Exact timing varies with region, altitude and weather each year.

Where are oilseeds produced in Turkey?

Thrace (Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli) for sunflower; Konya, Adana and the Southeast for others.

Which laboratory tests are typical for oilseeds?

Common tests include oil content; moisture; aflatoxins for confectionery seeds; salmonella for snack seeds. The right test plan depends on your specification and destination market.

What are the main quality and safety risks for Turkish oilseeds?

Heating and mould. Aflatoxin in confectionery seeds.

Can Conformity TR inspect oilseeds and supervise loading?

Yes. We inspect oilseeds at the supplier against your specification, coordinate laboratory testing where required and supervise loading, with a photographic report to you the same day.

Contact

Request inspection for oilseeds in Turkey

Send the product, supplier location and timing by email, phone or WhatsApp. We confirm scope, sampling method, laboratory plan and cost before any work starts.

Food-qualified inspector at the supplier
Report with photographs the same day
Independent of the supplier

Inspection request: Oilseeds

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