Understand the intentions of our consumers in domestic and international markets;
Ensure reliable and healthy production by using advanced technological systems;
Identify authenticity risks and take preventive measures at every stage, from the procurement of raw materials to the presentation of the final product to consumers, in compliance with laws and national and international standards;
Continuously improve and develop the food safety and quality culture with the participation of our employees;
Use our resources properly and with high efficiency by implementing good manufacturing and good hygiene practices;
Work to protect the environment and promote environmental awareness by increasing commitment and motivation through a team-oriented approach.
It is our quality policy to be a preferred organization in the sector.

PURPOSE:            This instruction has been prepared to determine the ethical values at MEYSU A.Ş.
SCOPE:                        This instruction covers the ethical values at MEYSU A.Ş.
DEFINITIONS:       Ethics: Ethics refers to the set of moral principles that form the basis of a person’s
behavior.
 
As MEYSU Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., we undertake to conduct all matters related to Ethical Trading Rules, Human Rights Regulations, environmental awareness, and Occupational Health and Safety in accordance with legal requirements, to provide the same conditions for ourselves as well as for our Customers and Suppliers, and to fulfill this commitment in the matters specified below.
 
1: Prevention of Forced Labour
Forced labour, slavery, or involuntary employment of employees is not acceptable. Employees at MEYSU A.Ş. shall not be required to work against any form of security or be subjected to debt bondage under any circumstances.
Employees have the right to leave their employment, provided that they give reasonable advance notice.
Employees’ documents (such as passports) may not be withheld in a manner that prevents them from leaving their employment.
Employees shall not be prevented in any way from going home when their shift has ended.
 
2: Safe and Hygienic Working Conditions
MEYSU A.Ş. shall provide all employees with a safe and hygienic working environment against all identifiable hazards.
MEYSU A.Ş. continuously works to minimize the causes of hazards present in the working environment as far as possible.
MEYSU A.Ş. takes appropriate measures to prevent all accidents and injuries arising from, related to, or occurring during work.
MEYSU A.Ş. fulfills all requirements regarding adequate ventilation, lighting, temperature, humidity, and employee consumables.
MEYSU A.Ş. provides an adequate number of clean, gender-designated toilets and changing rooms that are freely accessible.
MEYSU A.Ş. provides machine guards, automatic shut-off mechanisms, fire alarm systems, and a sufficient number of fire extinguishers.
MEYSU A.Ş. ensures that its personnel receive the necessary Occupational Health and Safety and Hygiene training.
MEYSU A.Ş. provides a sufficient number of emergency exit doors that are located in opposite directions, open outward, remain unlocked, lead to a safe area, are clearly marked, and have emergency lighting.
MEYSU A.Ş. establishes appropriate storage areas for chemicals. MEYSU A.Ş. ensures the use of personal protective equipment that does not adversely affect human health.
MEYSU A.Ş. maintains health personnel and equipment at the factory in accordance with applicable laws.
 MEYSU A.Ş. ensures that Occupational Health and Safety measurements and inspections (such as pressure vessels, lifting equipment inspections, etc.) are carried out. MEYSU A.Ş. ensures that such equipment is not used without the required operator certifications.
 
3: Prevention of Child Labour,
The employment of child labour at MEYSU Gıda is strictly prohibited.
 
 
4: Prevention of Discrimination
At MEYSU A.Ş., there shall be no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, or promotion, nor shall there be any termination of employment or retirement based on race, social class, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership, or political affiliation.
No discrimination may be made in the employment relationship on the basis of language, race, gender, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion or sect, or similar reasons. 
Equal pay for equal work is guaranteed by law. 
No direct or indirect differential treatment may be made against an employee in the conclusion, establishment of terms, implementation, or termination of an employment contract on the grounds of gender or pregnancy.
 
5: Working Hours
Working hours are regulated in accordance with the law.
Normal working hours and overtime hours are properly recorded. 
One day (24 hours) of rest is provided every 7 days.
Our company operates on 3 shifts. Our working hours are as follows: the 1^st shift is 7:00–15:00, the 2^nd shift is 15:00–23:00, and the 3^rd shift is 23:00–07:00. The working hours of administrative personnel are 08:30–17:30. Weekly working hours do not exceed 45 hours. Overtime is performed voluntarily and does not exceed 12 hours per week. 
 
6: PAYMENTS and RIGHTS
Under no circumstances may wages be paid below the minimum wage stipulated by law.
No deductions may be made from payments for weekly rest days and annual leave, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Employees are entitled to leave for justified reasons in accordance with the Labour Law, as follows:
a) At least 14 days for employees with one to five years of service (including five years);
b) At least 20 days for employees with more than five years but less than 15 years of service;
c) At least 26 days for employees with 15 years or more of service (including 15 years).
A detailed pay slip is provided with each salary payment.
Employees’ wages are paid at least once a month.
MEYSU registers its employees with the Social Security Institution (SGK) as of the date they start work.
MEYSU adopts an open approach towards organizational activities.
7: REGULAR EMPLOYMENT
Workers during the probationary period shall benefit from the same wages, working hours, and insurance rights as all other workers.
MEYSU applies a probationary period of 2 months for new hires. 
The company does not enter into repeated short-term employment contracts.
 

 
8: DISCIPLINE & HARASSMENT AND ABUSE
Threats of physical abuse, sexual or any other form of harassment, verbal abuse, or mobbing are prohibited at the company.
The company’s disciplinary rules are established in writing and in compliance with the law. Disciplinary rules are communicated to employees.
Records of disciplinary actions are maintained at the company.
Employees shall be immediately informed, together with the reasons, of any deductions to be made from their wages.
Employees are prohibited from making statements or engaging in behavior towards one another and/or any member of their family that may violate their honor and dignity, or from sexually harassing an employee.
9: PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF MEYSU A.Ş.
All employees are obliged to protect the business conducted by MEYSU A.Ş. and its interests related to the workplace and to refrain from any conduct that may harm these interests. The name and resources of MEYSU A.Ş. may not be used for personal interests.
 
10: CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY
It is prohibited, within the framework of ethics, for all MEYSU A.Ş. employees to engage in any activities involving bribery, corruption, or any form of fraud in all business conducted on behalf of MEYSU A.Ş., both within and outside the company.
         COMMUNICATION; In situations that may pose an ethical risk, employees may reach the relevant person by using the reporting hotline within the company, while customers, dealers, suppliers, etc. may contact the relevant person through the contact form on the MEYSU website, the designated WhatsApp complaint line (0549 323 38 38), and the email address (info@meysu.com.tr).
      In addition, the person appointed to be responsible for the implementation of standards related to business ethics conducts a situation analysis and ensures that evaluations are made with senior management and that decisions are taken accordingly.
 
11: REGULATIONS ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN NATIONAL WORKERS
The employment of foreign workers through illegal means is strictly prohibited. 
Foreign national employees must have valid legal work documents.
12: IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
A system has been established and is being implemented to ensure the implementation of the ETI Standard within the company.
A senior manager has been appointed to be responsible for ensuring that the company operates in compliance with this Standard.
This Standard has been announced to all employees and suppliers.
The implementation of this Standard shall be ensured, to the extent possible, by sub-suppliers as well.
13: ENVIRONMENT
MEYSU operates in environmental matters in compliance with national and international legal standards.
An Environmental Policy has been established within the company. Environmental Impact Assessments have been carried out.
The company has an environmental permit.
The company ensures that recyclable waste is not recovered, disposed of, and/or caused to be recovered or disposed of outside permitted facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This instruction is the responsibility of all managers.

Our company considers protecting the environment and ensuring the health and safety of its employees as a fundamental responsibility in its activities involving the production of cola, fruit-flavored carbonated beverages, fruit drinks, nectar, fruit juice, energy drinks, and iced tea. Accordingly,
We implement a management system appropriate to the context, scale, and strategic direction of our organization, taking into account the environmental impacts and occupational health and safety risks of our activities, products, and services.
We provide a systematic framework for establishing and reviewing Environmental and OHS objectives, measure our performance, and continuously improve it.
We support the sustainable use of natural resources, increase energy and water efficiency, and undertake to reduce waste generation, promote recycling, and prevent pollution at its source. We assume responsibility for combating climate change, protecting the environment, and ensuring the sustainability of ecosystems.
We provide safe and healthy working conditions for our employees and all our stakeholders, and undertake to eliminate hazards and reduce OHS risks in order to prevent work-related injuries and health impairments.
We comply with all applicable legal requirements and other compliance obligations to which we are subject.
We adopt a continuous improvement approach to increase the effectiveness of our Environmental and OHS management systems.
We seek the views of our employees and, where applicable, employee representatives, encourage their participation, and create an environment of open communication.
We support our suppliers and business partners in complying with the standards we have established regarding environmental protection and occupational health and safety. 
This policy is communicated to all our employees, its understanding is ensured, it is implemented, and it is reviewed periodically.

1. Purpose
This policy has been prepared to define Meysu Gıda’s human resources approach and to establish the fundamental principles to be applied in order to create a high-performing, safe, and fair working environment that supports employee development.
2. Scope
This policy covers all personnel working within Meysu Gıda, HR processes, and managerial practices.
3. Legal and Ethical Compliance
Meysu Gıda operates within the framework of:
Labour Law No. 4857;
Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331;
Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK); and
All relevant national and international legislation.
Human resources processes are carried out in accordance with ethical values, impartiality, the principle of responsibility, confidentiality, and respect for employee rights.
4. Principle of Equality and Prevention of Discrimination
Meysu Gıda provides equal opportunities to its employees and candidates without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, political opinion, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other grounds.
This principle applies to the following processes:
Recruitment and placement;
Compensation, bonus, and benefits management;
Promotion and position changes;
Employee practices;
Training, development, and career opportunities.
Every employee both benefits from and bears responsibility for upholding the principle of equality.
5. Working Environment and Employee Rights
Meysu Gıda undertakes to provide its employees with a safe, healthy, respectful, inclusive, and peaceful working environment.
Within this scope:
Occupational health and safety practices at the company are continuously improved.
Zero tolerance is applied to situations that threaten the physical and psychological safety of employees.
Mobbing, ill-treatment, and discrimination at the company are strictly prohibited.
Employees’ personal data is protected in accordance with confidentiality principles.
6. Employee Engagement, Transparent Management and Corporate Culture
Our company adopts a management approach based on transparency, open communication, equality, and participation.
Improving the employee experience;
Increasing the sense of belonging; and
Effective use of feedback channels
are part of Meysu Gıda’s sustainable success objective.
All managers are responsible for supporting a corporate culture based on respect, fairness, openness, and cooperation.
7. Leadership and Management Principles
The expectations from managers and leaders at Meysu Gıda are:
Being open to learning and development;
Demonstrating a leadership approach that inspires and guides teams;
Making fair, transparent, and data-driven decisions;
Demonstrating role-model behaviors that strengthen the corporate culture.
Leadership development is an important component of the company’s strategies.
8. Performance, Talent and Career Management
Our company conducts performance management based on objective criteria in line with competencies and objectives.
Within this scope:
Employee performance is evaluated through fair and measurable systems.
High performance is supported, and training opportunities are provided for areas requiring development.
Career maps are created, and promotion processes are based on objective criteria.
Workforce planning is carried out in an integrated manner with talent management, succession planning, and critical position management.
9. Training and Continuous Development
Meysu Gıda considers employee development a strategic priority.
Development opportunities provided include:
Technical and vocational training;
Personal development programs;
Leadership and management development programs;
Orientation and onboarding programs.
Training and development activities aim to improve employees’ competencies, increase their productivity, and support them in achieving their career goals.
10. Human Resources Planning and Sustainability
Meysu Gıda regularly carries out human resources planning in line with its strategic objectives.
The following are taken into consideration within this scope:
Proper planning of workforce requirements;
Conducting authorized staffing studies;
Succession planning and critical position management;
Increasing the effectiveness of the organizational structure.
Establishing a sustainable human resources structure is a fundamental principle for the long-term success of our company.
11. Policy Review and Continuous Improvement
This policy and all HR practices are regularly reviewed, updated, and continuously improved in line with changing conditions, legislative requirements, and organizational needs.
 
12. Commitment of Management
The senior management of Meysu Gıda undertakes to provide all necessary resources for the effective implementation and sustainability of this policy.

At Meysu Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş., our fundamental corporate policy is to conduct all our activities in accordance with the principles of honesty, trust, transparency, quality and responsibility. Our commitment to quality in production, upheld since our establishment, forms the foundation not only of our commercial success but also of our corporate reputation and sustainable growth. This policy defines the ethical principles and standards of conduct that our employees, managers and all stakeholders acting on behalf of the company are expected to observe.
Our Fundamental Ethical Principles
Employees and managers of Meysu Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş.:
Conduct all business processes with honesty, integrity and fairness, and in accordance with universal moral principles.
Respect human rights, protect employee rights and uphold the principles of equality, equity and merit.
Avoid any circumstances that may give rise to conflicts of interest and place the company’s interests above personal interests.
Adopt a fair, transparent and objective approach to remuneration, promotion and work assignments.
Uphold product and service quality without compromise and provide solutions that are safe, comply with applicable legislation and meet customer expectations.
Do not place fraudulent or defective products, or products that pose safety risks, on the market.
Do not make misleading, false or exaggerated claims in sales and promotional activities.
Avoid unfair competition and support a free and fair competitive environment.
Apply a policy of zero tolerance towards all forms of bribery and corruption.
Reject all forms of child labour and forced labour.
Comply with applicable legislation governing working conditions and act responsibly with regard to fair wages, social benefits and working hours.
Build relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, business partners and competitors based on respect, trust and professionalism.
Avoid any conduct that could damage the company’s reputation.
The Human Resources Department is responsible for communicating the Ethical Values and Conduct Policy to employees and for implementing, monitoring and updating it.
All Meysu employees are required to comply with the provisions of this policy. This policy is an integral part of the corporate culture of Meysu Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş.
Our commitment to ethical values forms the foundation of the trust placed in us by our customers, business partners and society. We take pride in conducting all our activities in accordance with these principles.