Türkiye steps up price, food safety inspections ahead of Eid al-Adha
Turkish authorities have intensified nationwide inspections ahead of Eid al-Adha, one of the country’s busiest holiday periods, targeting price gouging, food safety violations and irregular business practices as millions prepare for holiday shopping and travel.
Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic holiday during which families traditionally purchase meat, sweets and other food products, while many travel across the country to visit relatives. The increased consumer activity typically leads to a surge in retail demand and transportation traffic.
In Istanbul, inspection teams carried out checks at the historic Spice Bazaar, focusing on product labels, pricing and alleged excessive price increases.
Officials said inspectors compare current prices with previous records to determine whether increases are reasonable.
