{"id":1404,"date":"2025-11-20T14:40:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/?p=1404"},"modified":"2025-11-20T15:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T15:49:30","slug":"istanbul-governorship-food-safety-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/istanbul-valiligi-gida-guvenligi-denetim\/","title":{"rendered":"New Era in Food Safety in Istanbul: 24-hour Inspection, Uninterrupted Registration and Zero Tolerance Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recent increase in food poisoning cases in Istanbul has seriously worried both citizens and public authorities. Food safety has once again become one of the most critical agenda items in the city, especially when poisoning incidents at mass consumption points caused hundreds of people to be affected at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following these developments, the Governorship of Istanbul convened a well-attended meeting on November 19 under the chairmanship of Governor Davut G\u00fcl. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istanbul.gov.tr\/gida-guvenligi-toplantisi-yapildi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Safety Meeting<\/a> organized. Comprehensive decisions were taken at the meeting, including both a registration obligation and a multi-faceted inspection system. These decisions concern not only restaurants, but also cafes, fast-food establishments, catering companies, street vendors and the entire food production chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gida-isletmelerinde-sesli-guvenlik-kamerasi-1-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gida-isletmelerinde-sesli-guvenlik-kamerasi-1-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gida-isletmelerinde-sesli-guvenlik-kamerasi-1-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gida-isletmelerinde-sesli-guvenlik-kamerasi-1-768x579.webp 768w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gida-isletmelerinde-sesli-guvenlik-kamerasi-1-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gida-isletmelerinde-sesli-guvenlik-kamerasi-1-2048x1543.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24 Hour Uninterrupted Audio and Video Recording in All Businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the new decision, in all areas where food is produced, prepared and served <strong>24 hours of uninterrupted camera and audio recording<\/strong> mandatory. These records <strong>stored for at least 30 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This application aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preventing inappropriate behaviors that threaten food safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring whether employees comply with hygiene rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrospective examination of all stages of the process in a possible poisoning case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing transparency in businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This rule stands out as a mechanism that will facilitate supervision, especially in businesses with closed kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Inspection Commissions Working on a 24-Hour Basis to be Established in the Province<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The governor's office announced that food inspection teams will be active around the clock. These teams will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catering companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Street vendors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food production facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">will carry out surprise inspections in such areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will ensure that inspections, which were previously limited to certain working hours, can now be carried out at any time of the day. Thus, for businesses, the era of \u201cit is not clear when the inspection will come\u201d has begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zorunlu-gida-guvenligi-ve-hijyen-egitimi-mutfak-personeli-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Professional kitchen staff who have received food safety, cross-contamination and hygiene training, which has become mandatory under the decisions of the Governorship of Istanbul\" class=\"wp-image-1406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zorunlu-gida-guvenligi-ve-hijyen-egitimi-mutfak-personeli-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zorunlu-gida-guvenligi-ve-hijyen-egitimi-mutfak-personeli-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zorunlu-gida-guvenligi-ve-hijyen-egitimi-mutfak-personeli-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zorunlu-gida-guvenligi-ve-hijyen-egitimi-mutfak-personeli-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/zorunlu-gida-guvenligi-ve-hijyen-egitimi-mutfak-personeli-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hygiene and Food Safety Trainings Became Mandatory for All Business Owners and Employees<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most critical link in the food safety chain is the human factor. Therefore, Governorship, <strong>mandatory staff trainings<\/strong> to a state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the compulsory trainings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal hygiene rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention of cross-contamination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct storage conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold chain management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen sanitation techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and other basic topics such as.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decision aims to overcome the lack of information that is frequently observed especially in small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">72 Hour Witness Sample Requirement to be Rigorously Monitored<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every business is responsible for all the food they sell. <strong>sampling<\/strong> and these samples <strong>store in suitable conditions for at least 72 hours<\/strong> you have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to this app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In case of a possible poisoning case, the products used by the enterprise can be quickly examined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses will be able to evaluate material freshness and production techniques more objectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWho is responsible?\u201d debates will be resolved with scientific analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the strongest evidence mechanisms of the food inspection system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/istanbul-sokak-saticilari-gida-denetimi-ve-guvenligi-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/istanbul-sokak-saticilari-gida-denetimi-ve-guvenligi-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/istanbul-sokak-saticilari-gida-denetimi-ve-guvenligi-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/istanbul-sokak-saticilari-gida-denetimi-ve-guvenligi-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/istanbul-sokak-saticilari-gida-denetimi-ve-guvenligi-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/istanbul-sokak-saticilari-gida-denetimi-ve-guvenligi-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Controls to be Increased in All Businesses Including Street Vendors<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only restaurants, but also people selling food on the streets will be comprehensively inspected in the new period.<br>In particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improper storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labeling and products of uncertain origin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">will be the focus of inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this application, it is aimed to completely eliminate the concept of \u201cfood not subject to inspection\u201d throughout the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Chain Violations Will Not Be Tolerated<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining the cold chain is vital, especially for meat, dairy products, sauces and ready meals. The Governor's Office <strong>zero tolerance<\/strong> to implement the new law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially during inspections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cabinet temperatures where products are stored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooling performance of delivery vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperature protection systems in buffet\/presentation areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">will be closely scrutinized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any breach in the cold chain can result in severe sanctions for the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Administrative and Criminal Procedures will be Applied to Businesses Selling Spoiled or Expired Products<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common and most serious causes of food poisoning <strong>sale of spoiled or expired products<\/strong>, will now be more strictly monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, businesses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administrative fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspension of activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal complaint to the prosecutor's office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">such as heavy sanctions can be imposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was announced that this penalty will be applied equally to all businesses, from street delicacies to large restaurant chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spraying Companies Will Also Be Inspected: Administrative and Judicial Action for Non-Standard Practices<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pest and pest control is as critical as hygiene in food safety. For this reason, Governorate, <strong>companies spraying in businesses will also be inspected<\/strong> Announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Objective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevent the use of harmful chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocking unlicensed applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To ensure that spraying records are kept regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the cleaning processes of businesses will also be made safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Critical Recommendation for Businesses in the New Era: Regular Staff Health Screening and Mandatory Trainings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to adapt to new decisions, businesses must not only be prepared for audits, but also <strong>staff health screenings<\/strong>, <strong>hygiene trainings<\/strong> and <strong>occupational safety trainings<\/strong> It has become mandatory to carry out regular health screenings. Considering that most of the foodborne risks are caused by employees, it is critical that health screenings such as porter examinations, chest radiography, blood tests, nose-throat-stool cultures are carried out at regular intervals. In addition, hygiene knowledge of kitchen and service personnel is the most fundamental element of food safety culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, mobile solutions that provide great convenience to businesses are becoming increasingly important. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/\">S\u00fcrmen OSGB<\/a><\/strong>, offers a wide range of services across Istanbul <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/health-services\/mobile-health-services\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/saglik-hizmetleri\/mobil-saglik-hizmetleri\/\">Mobile Health<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/health-services\/laboratory-services\/\">Laboratory Services<\/a><\/strong> and performs personnel screening in the own area of the enterprise without loss of workforce. In addition, the food industry needs <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/trainings\/basic-health-and-safety-training\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/egitimler\/temel-isg-egitimi\/\">Basic Occupational Safety Trainings<\/a><\/strong>, given by the occupational physician <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/trainings\/hygiene-training\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/egitimler\/hijyen-egitimi\/\">Hygiene Trainings<\/a><\/strong>, The Ministry of National Education offers support to businesses as a comprehensive solution partner with its MEB-approved certification processes and consultancy services provided to make the business ready for the audit. Thus, businesses can both fully comply with the Governorship decisions and create a healthy and sustainable service standard that gives confidence to their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0130stanbul\u2019da son zamanlarda art\u0131\u015f g\u00f6steren g\u0131da zehirlenmesi vakalar\u0131, hem vatanda\u015flar\u0131 hem de kamu otoritelerini ciddi \u015fekilde endi\u015felendirdi. \u00d6zellikle toplu t\u00fcketim noktalar\u0131nda ya\u015fanan zehirlenme olaylar\u0131, y\u00fczlerce ki\u015finin ayn\u0131 anda etkilenmesine yol a\u00e7\u0131nca, g\u0131da g\u00fcvenli\u011fi bir kez daha kentin en kritik g\u00fcndem maddeleri aras\u0131na girdi. Bu geli\u015fmelerin ard\u0131ndan \u0130stanbul Valili\u011fi, 19 Kas\u0131m\u2019da Vali Davut G\u00fcl ba\u015fkanl\u0131\u011f\u0131nda geni\u015f [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1416,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-is-sagligi-ve-guvenligi-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1404"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1404\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1415,"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1404\/revisions\/1415"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surmenosgb.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}