17.02.2025 09:21
The Ministry of Trade announced that, as a result of inspections conducted in January 2025 under consumer protection legislation, an administrative fine of 139.2 million TL was imposed. Additionally, an administrative fine of 144.5 million TL was imposed as a result of unfair and exorbitant price inspections.
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In January 2025, as part of price tag inspections aimed at consumer protection; a total of 22,818 companies were inspected, and administrative fines totaling 55.6 million TL were imposed on 7,367 companies.
In a statement made by the Ministry, it was said:
"In January 2025, our Ministry of Trade's provincial organization conducted price tag inspections within the framework of consumer protection legislation; a total of 22,818 companies were inspected, and administrative fines of 55.6 million TL were imposed on 7,367 companies where violations were detected."
In January 2025, during price tag inspections conducted in 13,123 markets, an administrative fine of 32.5 million TL was imposed.
In January 2025, price tag inspections were carried out in 13,123 markets, and administrative fines of 32.5 million TL were imposed on the markets where violations were detected.
In January 2025, 6,454 establishments such as restaurants, cafes, and pastry shops were inspected, and a fine of 9.8 million TL was imposed.
During the same period, the tariff and price lists in 6,454 restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, and similar food and beverage service establishments were inspected, and an administrative fine of 9.7 million TL was imposed.
In January 2025, administrative fines totaling 52.7 million TL were imposed in 25 separate cases where consumer contracts were violated.
In January 2025, 2,034 companies were inspected against advertising and unfair commercial practices, and fines totaling 29.3 million TL were imposed on 188 companies.
On the other hand, since the beginning of 2025, the teams of the General Directorate of Internal Trade of our Ministry of Trade have inspected a total of 14,583 companies in the automotive, real estate, and jewelry sectors regarding exorbitant prices and other issues. For violations, 17.8 million TL was imposed directly, and the Unfair Price Assessment Board also imposed administrative fines of 126.7 million TL.
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