Erken Cumhuriyet Döneminde (1930-1942) Gıda Güvenliğine Yönelik Mevzuat ve Gıdalarla İlgili Hileler (Food Safety Legislation and Food-Related Frauds in the Early Republic Period (1930-1942))

Abstract

This study examines the legal regulations regarding food safety in Turkey during the Early Republican Period (1930-1942) and the activities of local governments in this area. Primary sources such as the minutes of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM), the Official Gazette, periodicals of the period, copyrighted works and local council decisions were examined. Using the document analysis method, codes were created as bread, meat, milk and other food items, and news in periodicals of the period were evaluated in line with these codes. The findings of the study drew attention to fraudulent practices, especially in food items, and revealed the efforts of both the central government and local governments to ensure food safety during this period. Data on public health policies and practices of local governments more clearly reveal the impact of decisions and regulations regarding food safety. It is considered that the study can provide a historical perspective that will shed light on future studies on today's food safety policies.