Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The meeting began with an evaluation of the decisions made at the previous council meeting held on February 17, 2026, followed by a discussion on the current status of field implementations and the impact of these decisions on the sector.

Price inspections, the current status of the Deposit Management System, processes related to the annual renewal of geographical authorization applications, and licensing discrepancies arising from baking processes for baked goods were also among the key agenda items of the meeting.

Furthermore, it was emphasized that the impacts of delays in customs procedures - particularly those caused by TAREKS - on the sector, as well as the need for a comprehensive analysis of the effects of rising costs on the retail sector, must be addressed.

The meeting concluded after the participants’ views and suggestions were heard.