01.07.2026 07:20
Three important implementations affecting millions of citizens in Turkey come into effect today. With the Deposit Return System, 1 lira can be refunded for eligible packaging. While compulsory traffic insurance processes for damage, loss of value, and compensation are being reorganized, it also becomes mandatory to display calorie and allergen information on menus at chain restaurants.
Three important regulations affecting millions of citizens in Turkey came into effect today. The Deposit Refund System has officially been launched, while new practices have begun for compulsory traffic insurance. At chain restaurants and cafes, the era of calorie and allergen information on menus has officially started.
DEPOSIT REFUND SYSTEM OFFICIALLY ACTIVE
The Deposit Refund System, prepared to reduce environmental pollution and increase recycling, started to be implemented as of today.
Under the system, deposit refund machines will be installed in 81 provinces and 973 districts across Turkey. Glass, plastic (PET), metal, and certain cardboard beverage packaging bearing the "Deposit Refund" logo will be included in the system.
Citizens can deliver eligible packaging to the refund machines and receive a deposit fee of 1 lira for each item.
NEW ERA IN COMPULSORY TRAFFIC INSURANCE
With the regulation that came into effect today, new practices have begun in the processes of damage, compensation, and depreciation value in compulsory traffic insurance.
Depreciation value on vehicles will now be calculated by experts according to the principles determined by the Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency (SEDDK). Vehicle owners who file a damage claim will not have to separately apply for depreciation value.
With the new regulation, the health expenses coverage includes prosthetic organs and necessary caregiver costs, while the principles for calculating disability and death compensations have also been updated.
Insurance companies will now be able to conduct notification and application processes through digital channels such as e-Government, mobile applications, email, and SMS.
NEW APPLICATION STARTED AT RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
A new era has officially begun today in the food and beverage sector. National chain restaurants will share the calorie values and allergen information of the food and beverages on their menus with their customers.
The regulation will initially be mandatory for chain restaurants. Other restaurants will comply with the new system by December 31, 2026, and cafes by the end of 2027.