Trade Ministry fines unsafe products 8.6 million lira in first half

The Trade Ministry conducted inspections at 4,704 firms in the first half of the year and imposed a total of 8.6 million lira in administrative fines for unsafe products.

Scraper SystemJuly 21, 2026, 11:20 AM

Trade Ministry fines unsafe products 8.6 million lira in first half

The Trade Ministry resolutely continued its market surveillance and inspection activities in the first half of the year to protect the health and safety of consumers. According to a written statement from the ministry, inspections were carried out on consumer products, particularly textiles, shoes, furniture, stationery, childcare products, toys, and detergents.

Children's Products Prioritized

The inspections prioritized products for babies and children, considering them a sensitive consumer group. Adopting a child safety-focused approach in line with the annual plan, they focused on children's furniture, clothing, shoes, and toys.

The statement noted that seasonal consumption habits were also taken into account, and that inspections in June focused on summer clothes, flip-flops, sandals, beach towels, water and sand toys, and swimming aids.

Chemical, Physical, and Label Inspections

Products were inspected for chemical and physical risks, as well as for compliance of mandatory label information with legislation to ensure consumers are accurately informed. The ministry's statement included: "Within the scope of inspection plans drawn up based on prepared analyses, products with a high probability of risk have been put under scrutiny. In addition to chemical, physical and mechanical risks, products have also been inspected for compliance of mandatory label information with legislation, in order to ensure that consumers are accurately informed."

4,704 Firms Inspected, 8.6 Million Lira Fine

The ministry carried out inspections and compliance information activities at 4,704 firms across the country in the first half of the year. Administrative measures, including market bans, recalls, and risk alerts, were applied to products found to violate regulations, and a total of 8.6 million lira in administrative fines were imposed on those who placed them on the market.

The ministry announced that it would resolutely continue its inspection activities in line with the "Zero Tolerance for Unsafe Products" principle. Consumers were advised to carefully examine product labels while shopping and to follow unsafe product alerts at "guvensizurun. Ticaret. Gov. Tr".

Trade Ministry fines unsafe products 8.6 million lira in first half

The Trade Ministry conducted inspections at 4,704 firms in the first half of the year and imposed a total of 8.6 million lira in administrative fines for unsafe products.