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Quick Answer

Under the amendment published in the Official Gazette (no. 33044, 11 October 2025), restaurants and cafes that meet criteria set by the Ministry of Commerce will submit price-list information to the Ministry electronically; the list may also be presented via QR, and a printed list must be shown if a consumer asks. Violations can lead to administrative fines under Law No. 6502. Confirm your scope with the official text.

What Is the Regulation and Why Was It Issued?

The Price Tag Regulation is comprehensive legislation issued by Turkey's Ministry of Commerce to protect consumer rights. Its primary purpose is to ensure consumers can easily access product and service prices before making a purchase decision.

According to news reports, the amendment published on 11 October 2025 provides for restaurants, eateries, cafes and patisseries to send price-list information to the Ministry electronically and for consumers to access it digitally. Scope is limited to businesses meeting criteria set by the Ministry.

Important: According to news reports, a printed price list must also be shown if a consumer requests it, so a QR menu does not fully replace the printed list. Dates such as 1 January 2026 and mandatory QR codes on tables appear on some industry sites, but we could not confirm them in official sources.

Coverage: Which Businesses Are Affected?

News coverage names restaurants, eateries, cafes, patisseries and similar food and beverage businesses; which ones are in scope depends on criteria set by the Ministry of Commerce. For small or seasonal venues, confirm scope with the official text or an adviser.

What It Means in Practice

According to news reports, the practical consequences for businesses are:

  • Electronic filing: Price-list information is sent through the Ministry's electronic system.
  • Digital access: Consumers can view prices online; the list may also be presented via QR code.
  • Printed list: A printed price list is shown if the consumer asks.
  • Practical note: Price changes show instantly in a QR menu; the printed copy must be kept current too.
Note: This page is not legal advice. For details, see the amendment published in Official Gazette no. 33044 and the Ministry announcements.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Violations of price-tag and price-list obligations can lead to administrative fines under Law No. 6502. Amounts are revalued every year; the 2026 amounts are in the notice published in Official Gazette no. 33116 on 23 December 2025:

  • Basis: Law No. 6502 on Consumer Protection, article 77
  • Amounts: See the current table in the official notice
  • Inspection: Ministry of Commerce and authorized units

Check the official notice for the current amount and the applicable provision. Sources are listed below.

Sources

Last checked: 10 October 2026. Not legal advice; rely on the official text or an adviser for your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a QR menu mandatory under the Price Tag Regulation?
QR code is not named as a mandatory method on its own. The 11 October 2025 amendment requires in-scope businesses to submit price-list information to the Ministry electronically and to provide consumers digital access; the list may also be presented via QR code. A QR menu makes complying easier.
When did the amendment take effect?
According to Anadolu Agency, the amendment took effect on publication in Official Gazette no. 33044 on 11 October 2025. We could not confirm the 1 January 2026 date mentioned on some sites in official sources.
Which businesses does the Price Tag Regulation cover?
According to news reports, restaurants, eateries, cafes, patisseries and similar food and beverage businesses are covered to the extent that they meet criteria set by the Ministry of Commerce.
Does the digital menu completely replace the paper menu?
No. According to news reports, a printed price list must also be shown if a consumer requests it. A QR menu gives always-current digital access; a printed copy should be kept ready to show on request.
How much budget should I allocate for a QR menu?
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