Simultaneous Operation Against Counterfeit Food Launched in 81 Provinces

October 2, 2026 · izmirdesondakika.com.tr

In inspections conducted in 81 provinces coordinated by the General Directorate of Security and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, counterfeit and adulterated products with an approximate market value of 61 million Turkish Liras were seized.

A comprehensive inspection activity was carried out across Turkey to protect citizens' health and ensure access to safe food. The operation, conducted in coordination with the General Directorate of Security's Directorate of Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's General Directorate of Food and Control, was executed simultaneously in 81 provinces. A total of 3,050 personnel, including 1,700 police officers from the security forces and 1,350 experts from the agriculture and forestry organization, were deployed to the field. The teams meticulously examined 1,908 identified addresses, scrutinizing counterfeit and imitation food products.

During the searches, a large quantity of counterfeit, imitation, and adulterated food, beverages, and dietary supplements with an approximate market value of 61 million Turkish Liras were seized. Authorities also confiscated counterfeit packaging, labels, and filling materials prepared for market release, striking a blow against networks engaged in illicit profit. Following the completion of the inspections, legal action was initiated against 73 suspects identified as being connected to these activities that directly endanger public health. Ministry officials emphasized that all illegal attempts to mislead consumers will be rigorously punished.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and law enforcement agencies have announced to the public that the fight against counterfeit and adulterated products will continue uninterrupted. It was stated that inspections will increase to protect consumer health and to crack down on businesses that disrupt food supply security with fake labels. Officials pointed to the critical role of inter-institutional coordination in protecting the safe food chain, stating that field controls against illicit production will be carried out with determination. It was announced that such joint operations will periodically continue to prevent unfair competition in the agricultural and food market.

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