Is anything being done to reduce the salt and sugar content of foods?

Answer

Yes, this is treated as a public health policy area in Türkiye. The World Health Organization recommends that daily salt intake stay below 5 grams per person; according to figures given by the Ministry, average daily salt intake in Türkiye fell from roughly 18 grams in 2008 to below 10 grams in 2020 through legislation and awareness work. As part of this, salt levels were reduced in widely consumed products such as bread, cheese, olives, tomato paste, red pepper flakes and kavurma. Salt packaging must now carry the statement "Reduce salt, protect your health", and adding sugar to fruit juices was prohibited. On the consumer side, the Ministry points to reading the label and the nutrition declaration and watching portion sizes as the most effective steps.