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A new system introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry now enables consumers to view the inspection history of food businesses.
Each business will display a unique QR code in a visible spot for customer access.
To give the public insight into food business inspections, a mandatory QR code system is now being enforced at all food sales and mass consumption points starting today.
Although the initiative was launched in 2024, it was previously optional.
With this new requirement, places like grocery stores, butcher shops, greengrocers, restaurants and cafeterias must visibly post their individualized QR codes.
Consumers can scan the displayed QR code using the mobile application "Tarim Cebimde."
This allows them to instantly view the business’s registration or approval number, official name, location and date of the most recent inspection.
The goal is to enhance access to safe food, protect consumer rights and make government inspections more transparent and traceable.
Cigdem Kurtar, head of the Plant-Based Foods Working Group at the Ministry’s Directorate General of Food and Control, emphasized that transparency in food inspections is a key principle.
She explained that while production facilities may still use the system voluntarily, QR code usage is now obligatory for both retail outlets and mass consumption locations.
Business owners can generate their QR codes at any time, free of charge, by visiting guvenilirgida.tarimorman.gov.tr and entering their business registration number along with either their tax ID or national ID—without needing to file a formal application or pay any fees.
Kurtar also pointed out that it's sufficient for businesses to hang the QR code where customers can see it.
When customers scan the code, they can confirm whether the establishment is officially registered and regularly inspected.
If they notice any irregularities after scanning, they’re encouraged to report them via the Alo 174 Food Line.
Kurtar noted that businesses failing to comply will face fines, whether flagged by customer complaints or during standard ministry inspections.
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