The Green Line Regulation does not restrict trade of processed food of non-animal origin. The EU is working with the Republic of Cyprus authorities to support trading of processed food items to ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met. Currently these are the processed food items that can be traded across the Line after receiving approval from the EU experts. In order to obtain approval for the locally produced processed food listed below, please contact the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce:
- Olive oil
- Tahini
- Halva
- Carob syrup (side note: but not carob powder)
- Jams (side note: fruit unspecified)
- Fresh orange and pomegranate juices
- Table olives, black and green
- Juices, Nectars and Fruit Drinks of apple, grapefruit, pineapple, cherry, peach, apricot
- Coffee
- Dried molohiya/molokhia,
- Lemonade
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen potatoes
- Pickles
Products intended to come in contact with food (food contact materials) can also be traded.