Grains and Pulses | Inspection guide

Corn Inspection in Turkey

Turkey grows maize for feed, starch and food use, mainly in the Çukurova plain and the Southeast. Aflatoxin and fumonisin risks are higher in hot, dry seasons.

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Season: July to November
Main regions: Mediterranean, Southeastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Marmara, Black Sea
Category: Grains and Pulses
Key tests: Aflatoxins; Moisture

01Product overview

Yellow dent corn for feed and wet milling
Popcorn and sweet corn grown on smaller scale

02Turkish production regions

Adana, Şanlıurfa, Konya, Sakarya, Samsun and Diyarbakır.

03Harvest and production season

First crop harvest from July in Çukurova; main harvest September to November.

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

04Export characteristics

Turkey is generally a net importer of corn; trade is mainly domestic and regional.

05Typical quality parameters

Quality parameters for Corn (Maize)
Parameter	What is checked
Moisture	Maximum
Test weight	kg/hl
Broken corn and foreign material	Percentage
Damaged kernels	Heat and mould damage

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 discoloured kernels
Insects
Broken kernels

07Sampling methods

Sampling follows GAFTA sampling rules, ISO 24333 or the method agreed in the contract. For bagged cargo, bags are sampled with a sampling spear across the lot; for bulk, samples are drawn from the moving stream during loading or from the stack. Samples are sealed in sets for buyer, seller and arbitration where required.

08Laboratory testing

Aflatoxins, fumonisins, zearalenone, DON
Moisture
Moisture and test weight
Protein
Mycotoxins (aflatoxins, DON, OTA, zearalenone)
Pesticide residues and heavy metals

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

09Food safety and quality risks

Aflatoxin and fumonisins
Insects in storage

10Packaging and labelling

Bulk.

11Storage and transportation

Silos with aeration.

12Pre-shipment inspection procedure

Agree specification and sampling method, including GAFTA or contract rules
Verify lot identity, warehouse, bag count or bulk quantity
Draw and seal representative samples
Examine physical quality: foreign matter, broken kernels, insects, odour
Run on-site moisture and test weight where applicable
Send samples for protein, mycotoxins, residues or functional tests
Supervise weighing, loading and hold or container condition
Issue inspection and weight reports

13Relevant international standards

Trade rulesGAFTA contracts and sampling rulesGrain and Feed Trade Association standard contracts and sampling rules, used for grains, pulses and feed ingredients traded internationally..SamplingISO 24333Sampling of cereals and cereal products, covering static and moving lots..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.Animal feedDirective 2002/32/ECUndesirable substances in animal feed, including aflatoxin B1, heavy metals, free gossypol and dioxins..EU food lawRegulation (EC) No 396/2005Maximum residue levels (MRLs) of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.

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

14Conformity TR services for corn (maize)

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

Quality Control

Pre-production, during-production and continuous quality control at Turkish food and feed factories, so problems are corrected while there is still time

15Questions buyers ask

When is the season for corn (maize) in Turkey?

First crop harvest from July in Çukurova; main harvest September to November. Typical window: July to November. Exact timing varies with region, altitude and weather each year.

Where are corn (maize) produced in Turkey?

Adana, Şanlıurfa, Konya, Sakarya, Samsun and Diyarbakır.

Which laboratory tests are typical for corn (maize)?

Common tests include aflatoxins, fumonisins, zearalenone, DON; moisture; moisture and test weight; protein. The right test plan depends on your specification and destination market.

What are the main quality and safety risks for Turkish corn (maize)?

Aflatoxin and fumonisins. Insects in storage.

Can Conformity TR inspect corn (maize) and supervise loading?

Yes. We inspect corn (maize) 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 corn (maize) 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: Corn (Maize)

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