School Shopping Rush in Ankara and Safety Warning on Stationery Products
As stationery shopping accelerates in Ankara ahead of the new educational term, the head of the tradesmen's chamber warned families about choosing reliable products and quality certificates.
With two days remaining before the start of the new academic year, school shopping activity has increased in Ankara, while Müslüm Küçükarzuman, President of the Ankara Chamber of Booksellers and Stationers, issued warnings to parents regarding quality, safety certificates, and reliable tradesmen.
Shopping Activity Ahead of the Educational Term
With two days left until the start of the new academic year, school shopping activity in Ankara has increased significantly, and a heavy rush has begun in the market.
Warnings Against Unhealthy Products
Müslüm Küçükarzuman, President of the Ankara Chamber of Booksellers and Stationers, drew attention to the fact that substandard products of unknown origin and quality can pose a risk to children's health.
Safety Certificates and TSE Inspection
Parents were advised to check the safety and standard marks on the back of products while shopping, and to especially prefer products bearing the CE, EN-71, and Turkish Standards Institution stamps.
Special Packages and Preference for Tradesmen
It was stated that some stationery materials in private schools are offered as packages, which may contain products of unknown brands, and it was recommended that shopping be done from reliable tradesmen.
How Much Are Stationery Expenses
Süleyman Yalçın, a stationer operating in Ankara's Yenimahalle district, stated that the basic stationery expenses for a student attending a public school range on average between 1,500 and 3,500 liras.
Deposit and Consumer Loan Interest Data
According to data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, the average 1-3 month TL deposit interest rate fell to 37.3 percent during the week of September 4, while increases were observed in consumer and commercial loan interest rates.