Ministry Conducted 117,000 Food Inspections in September
· Tarım Pusulası
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry imposed TL 218.2 million in fines on businesses violating regulations during over 117,000 food inspections conducted nationwide in September.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı shared the results of comprehensive controls conducted nationwide between September 1-30 with the public. According to the Ministry's statement, a total of 117,360 food inspections were carried out across Turkey during this one-month period. As a result of technical and hygiene inspections, administrative fines totaling TL 218.2 million were imposed on businesses found to be in violation of regulations. Furthermore, criminal complaints were filed with the relevant authorities against 29 businesses that jeopardized public health.
Stating that access to reliable food in the supply chain from farm to table is a primary priority, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı said that businesses complying with the rules are supported, and added the following remarks:
Ministry officials announced that inspections will continue without interruption.
| Value | Period | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 117,360 units | 1-30 September | Number of food inspections |
| 218.2 million TRY | 1-30 September | Administrative fines imposed |
| 29 units | 1-30 September | Number of criminal complaints |