The Ministry of Trade continues its market surveillance and inspection activities in various sectors by identifying risky products in order to protect the health and safety of consumers. Within the scope of these activities, consumer products such as textiles, shoes, furniture, stationery, child care products, toys and detergents are examined in detail.
As a result of the inspection activities carried out in the first half of 2024, special attention is paid to products for babies and children. Risky products are determined in line with the analysis subject to inspections and necessary measures are taken.
During inspections, in addition to the chemical, physical and mechanical risks of the products, mandatory information that must be included on the labels is also examined in detail. In this way, consumers are enabled to make conscious choices and purchase safe products.
Audit Results
| Audited Companies | Number of Inspected Product Lots | Administrative Fines Applied | Companies that are notified about compliance with the legislation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,912 | 3,370 | 12,695,594 TL | 2,438 |
As a result of inspections, products that do not comply with the legislation are prevented from being placed on the market, they are collected and administrative fines are imposed on the relevant companies. In addition, companies are made aware of this issue through information activities on compliance with the legislation.
Ministry of Commerce Statement
The Ministry of Commerce prioritizes protecting the health and safety of consumers by acting with a zero tolerance principle against unsafe products. It is important for citizens to check product labels and follow notifications about unsafe products in order to shop safely.
For detailed information and notificationssafe.commerce.gov.trYou can visit the address.
