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Trade Ministry steps up stationery inspections ahead of Sept. 14
The Ministry of Trade has stepped up nationwide inspections of stationery and school uniforms ahead of the new academic year, which begins on Sept. 14. Products found to be unsafe will be banned from the market and recalled, while the manufacturers and importers concerned will face administrative sanctions.
The Ministry of Trade has increased nationwide inspections ahead of the new academic year to protect students’ health and safety and consumers’ economic interests.
Inspectors are examining stationery products such as school and lunch bags, pens, notebooks, erasers, scissors, pencil sharpeners, paints and adhesives. School uniforms are also being checked for prohibited or restricted chemicals, as well as potentially hazardous elements such as cords and drawstrings.
Products considered dangerous or risky are being tested at accredited laboratories. Product labels and texts intended to inform consumers are also being assessed as part of the inspections.
Products found to be unsafe will be banned from the market and recalled. The manufacturers and importers of these products will face administrative sanctions, while information on unsafe products will be made available to consumers through the Unsafe Product Information System.
Consumers warned to check labels and the CE mark
Consumers should check whether stationery products include the manufacturer’s or importer’s full name and address, brand and model information, and warnings in Turkish.
For stationery products classified as toys, it is important to check the age warnings and the CE mark. For children’s clothing, consumers should check that the content labels are in Turkish and legible, and pay attention to potentially hazardous elements such as cords and drawstrings.
Price-label inspections are also being expanded at chain stores, stationery shops and other retailers where back-to-school shopping is concentrated. The ministry said inspections would continue to protect children’s health and safety and prevent consumers from suffering losses.
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