# Turkey product safety recalls and bans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-product-safety-recalls-and-bans
> Updated: 2026-08-14T15:47:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has issued multiple recalls for consumer products following safety inspections. In late July, the ministry ordered the withdrawal of PUTI brand badminton sets after they failed mandatory phthalate safety tests, citing risks to children’s health.

In mid-August, the ministry expanded its enforcement to stationery products, banning Mikro brand pencil cases. Laboratory testing indicated that these cases contained levels of phthalates and cadmium that exceeded permitted limits. The ministry utilized the Unsafe Product Information System (GÜBİS) to initiate the removal of these products from the market.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Turkey's Ministry of Trade bans Mikro brand pencil cases

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has banned and ordered a recall of Mikro brand pencil cases after tests found hazardous levels of phthalates and cadmium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ministry-of-trade-bans-mikro-brand-pencil-cases

### 2026-07-29: Turkey's Trade Ministry orders recall of PUTI badminton sets

Turkey's Trade Ministry has banned and recalled PUTI badminton sets after they failed phthalate safety tests, citing child‑health risks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-trade-ministry-orders-recall-of-puti-badminton-sets

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