Revolution in Turkish schools: Strict restrictions on food sales in cafeterias
[50690] Revolution in Turkish schools: Strict restrictions on food sales in cafeterias
Turkey is promoting new legislation that will require school cafeterias to sell only approved products, under the threat of heavy fines of up to half a million Turkish lira.
Revolution in Turkish schools: Strict restrictions on food sales in cafeterias
The education system in Turkey is facing significant regulatory changes in the field of school nutrition. According to reports published on May 5, 2026, the authorities are planning to impose strict supervision on food sold in institutional cafeterias.
According to TGRT HABER, a new bill is expected to completely prohibit the sale of products that do not meet the established standards, where violation of the guidelines may result in financial fines of up to 500,000 Turkish lira.
The details provided by Sansürsüz Medya +18 emphasize that under the proposal expected to come up for discussion in parliament, it will be permitted to sell in schools only products bearing the official "school food" (okul gıdası) logo, in accordance with the strict criteria of the Turkish Ministry of National Education.
At the same time, Haber Gündem reports that the changes are not limited to the logo, but will also include a "color-coded warning system" on food packaging, with the aim of making nutritional information accessible to students. This is an initiative designed to promote healthier eating habits among teenagers, with all channels covering the topic emphasizing the severity of the punishment as a tool for enforcing the new regulations.