218 Million Lira Fine for Non-Compliant Businesses in Food Inspections
· Sabah Ekonomi
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry imposed a fine of 218.2 million TL on food businesses that did not comply with regulations, following over 117,000 inspections conducted in September, and filed criminal complaints against 29 businesses.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues its field controls nationwide without interruption to guarantee a reliable food supply. According to official data shared by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, a total of 117,360 food inspections were conducted across Turkey between September 1-30, 2026. Emphasizing the primary goal of the process, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı made the following statement:
As a result of the intensive inspections carried out, punitive actions were promptly applied to facilities found to be operating in violation of regulations. Announcing the financial balance of the inspections, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated the following on the matter:
Stating that honest producers will be protected, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı continued his words as follows:
| Value | Period | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 117,360 units | 1-30 September 2026 | Number of food inspections |
| 218.2 million TRY | 1-30 September 2026 | Administrative fines imposed |
| 29 units | 1-30 September 2026 | Number of businesses reported to the prosecutor's office |