Export & Logistics
Exporting Paper Cups to GCC & Europe: What You Need to Know
20 March 2025
Back to Blog**EU Food Contact Regulations** (EC 1935/2004) **FDA-equivalent Turkish food safety standards** **ISO 9001:2015** manufacturing quality Available: **FSC certification** (Forest Stewardship Council) for sustainable sourcing Commercial invoice + packing list + certificate of origin (Turkey) Halal certification not required for paper cups, but available on request SASO pre-shipment inspection (Saudi Arabia) โ we assist with documentation EU Declaration of Conformity for food contact materials REACH compliance documentation CE marking not required for paper cups **EXW Istanbul** โ you arrange freight **FOB Istanbul** โ we deliver to port **CIF [Destination Port]** โ we cover freight + insurance
Import regulations, certifications, and logistics tips for importing paper cups from Turkey to Gulf countries and European markets.
Turkey is one of the largest paper cup manufacturers in the world, and its strategic location makes it an ideal supply source for both GCC and European markets.
Certifications
Our cups comply with:
GCC Import Requirements
European Import Requirements
Incoterms We Offer
Typical Transit Times
| Route | Transit ||-------|---------|
| Turkey โ UAE (Jebel Ali) | 12โ16 days || Turkey โ Saudi Arabia | 14โ18 days || Turkey โ Germany | 7โ10 days || Turkey โ Romania | 3โ5 days |