Turkey: Request for a ban on Chinese salt

Published 2024년 11월 14일

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The Consumer Rights Protection Association (TÜHAK) in Turkey has appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to ban Chinese salt (monosodium glutamate), a common ingredient in many food products, citing its addictive nature and potential health risks, particularly in children and the elderly. The association has supported their request with scientific evidence, highlighting concerns over diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, kidney, and liver problems. They have advocated for the consumption of natural foods and products and emphasized that the substance is banned in several countries, including the US.

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Consumer Rights Protection Association (TÜHAK) Chairman Eyyüp Demirel stated that Chinese salt is addictive and causes health problems in children and the elderly, and applied to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to ban it. Chinese salt (monosodium glutamate), which is frequently used in packaged products in the food sector and is used in hamburgers, ready-made meatballs, broth tablets and many other products, stands out as a product whose production has been restricted or banned in 50 countries, including the USA. TÜHAK Chairman and Consumer Union Federation Board Member Eyyüp Demirel stated that Chinese salt is addictive and causes health problems, and called for its ban. Underlining that scientific studies have shown that Chinese salt causes many diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, kidney and liver diseases, Demirel stated that as an association, they applied to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Food and Control, Food ...

Source: Sondakika