Butchers Cancel Order from BRTK
Butchers in Cyprus Withdraw Meat Price Regulation Amid Criticisms
Meat and meat products operators, also known as butchers, in Cyprus have decided to withdraw the price regulation on meat, citing that it was implemented unilaterally without their input.
According to reports from KTEZO (Cyprus Turkish Butchers’ Association), butchers convened a meeting where they unanimously agreed to immediately withdraw the unilateral order and ensure that meat imports, whether legal or illegal, are conducted in a controlled and registered manner.
During the meeting, KTEZO General Coordinator Hürrem Tulga and Butchers’ Association President Halil Akbıçak both expressed their concerns about the order and its impact on the local butchers. Tulga criticized the government for shifting blame onto the butchers for rising meat prices and emphasized the need for better organization within the industry.
Akbıçak, on the other hand, admitted that it was a mistake to sign the protocol related to the price regulation and vowed to support the establishment of a Butchers’ Union under the KTEZO Law to promote unity and strength among butchers.
The decisions taken at the meeting included the immediate abolition of the unilateral order, the need for controlled and registered meat imports, and the cessation of a 2% withholding tax on butchers. The interim Board of Directors was also established to manage the process until the General Assembly.
The Interim Board of Directors comprises representatives from different regions across Cyprus, demonstrating a collective effort to address the challenges faced by the butchers and ensure a more sustainable meat industry.
Overall, the butchers in Cyprus are taking a stand against the unilateral price regulation and advocating for more collaborative and transparent decisions that benefit both the industry and consumers.
