19.11.2025 17:52
Following the poisoning and death of the Bocek family in Istanbul, as well as the poisoning of Ayben Özçilingir Turtura from the coffee she drank, a food safety meeting was held under the chairmanship of Governor Davut Gül. After the meeting, Governor Gül announced that it has been made mandatory for all businesses in Istanbul to record audio and video.
After the food safety meeting, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated that the requirement for audio and video recording in all businesses in the city has been introduced.
REPEATED POISONING CASES IN ISTANBUL
Istanbul has been in the news recently due to a series of poisoning cases. While the repercussions of the Böcek family, who were poisoned in Fatih during their holiday from Germany, continue, 26-year-old Ayben Özçilingir Turtura was also hospitalized in intensive care after drinking coffee at a café.
FOOD SAFETY MEETING AT THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Following the series of incidents, the Istanbul Governor's Office took action. A food safety meeting was held under the chairmanship of Governor Davut Gül. Governor Gül announced the critical decisions made during the meeting. The most notable of these was the requirement imposed on businesses.
AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING WILL BE MANDATORY IN BUSINESSES
Governor Gül announced that the requirement for audio and video recording in all businesses has been introduced. Gül stated that the recordings must be kept for 30 days.
INSPECTIONS WILL BE INCREASED
Istanbul Governor Gül emphasized that they have zero tolerance in both food safety and other areas. Gül noted that inspections targeting street vendors and business owners will be increased.