Turkiye: Ministry of Trade's Advertising Board investigation into platforms selling products with unidentified content
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Aug 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Turkiye
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Advertising Board blocked access to “mystery box” sales and referred cases for criminal investigation
On 14 August 2025, the Ministry of Trade’s Advertising Board ordered the blocking of websites selling “mystery boxes” and referred the cases to the competent authorities for criminal investigation. The practice, which involves selling products of un…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority