21.10.2025 00:10
The Competition Authority decided to impose an administrative monetary fine of 3 billion 154 million 657 thousand 221 lira on the economic entity consisting of Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları AŞ and its subsidiary Şişecam Çevre Sistemleri AŞ, and a fine of 1 million 947 thousand 469.47 lira on Karacalar Nak. Oto. Geri Dön. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
The Competition Authority imposed heavy fines on Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları AŞ and its subsidiary Şişecam Çevre Sistemleri AŞ, as well as on Karacalar Nakliyat.
According to the statement on the Competition Authority's website, the investigation conducted regarding these enterprises has been completed.
3 BILLION LIRA FINE FOR ŞİŞECAM
Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that actions were taken contrary to the obligation to avoid any actions that could render the commitment clauses regarding "limiting the purchases of raw flat glass" and "limiting the purchases of raw glass products" ineffective. For these reasons, it was decided to impose an administrative fine of 3 billion 154 million 657 thousand 221 lira on the economic integrity formed by ŞİŞECAM and its subsidiary Çevre Sistemleri.
FINE TO BE NOTIFIED
The reasoning of the decision will be notified later, with the right to appeal open in Ankara Administrative Courts. It was determined that the environmental systems and Karacalar violated the relevant articles of the Law on the Protection of Competition by determining the prices of glass waste, sharing regions or customers with the aim of restricting competition, and exchanging sensitive information related to competition.
1 MILLION LIRA FINE FOR KARACALAR
The Board decided not to impose an administrative fine on Çevre Sistemleri within the framework of the relevant law, while imposing an administrative fine of 1 million 947 thousand 469.47 lira on Karacalar. This decision will be notified later, with the right to appeal open in Ankara Administrative Courts.
"NECESSARY LEGAL ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN"
According to the statement made by ŞİŞECAM to the Public Disclosure Platform, it will be evaluated that the fine amount foreseen for the company by the Competition Authority will be paid as 2 billion 365 million 992 thousand 915.75 lira by benefiting from a 25% early payment discount. The company reserves its legal rights regarding this decision and fine and will take the necessary legal actions.