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Phytosanitary certificate

To export dried apricots to Turkey you need a phytosanitary certificate. It is issued by the Committee's regional quarantine inspectorate.

Required documents: export contract, invoice, laboratory report (aflatoxin and pesticide residues), details of the loading site.

Where to apply: applications go through the E-Fito system. The result is sent to the Turkish side electronically in ePhyto format.

Processing time: 1 working dayWith a complete set of documents, the certificate is issued within one working day.
Please noteFrom 2026 Turkey tightened the sulphur (SO₂) limit for dried fruit. The laboratory report must include this indicator.
E-Fito system →Document list →Turkey's requirements →

The result is advisory. A Committee specialist makes the final decision.

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  1. 01You write a questionIn plain language, as if writing to a specialist.
  2. 02The system finds the answerIt pulls the relevant part of the law, regulation or Committee rules.
  3. 03Answer and linksA short answer, a list of documents and a link to the official source.