MEDER Statute

In order to achieve its purpose, the Association:

a) Encourages the authorised and willing natural persons, scientists, businesspeople and industrialists of soft drinks producers in our country and of domestic and foreign-capital establishments operating in this field to come together within the Association; and, by ensuring organisation, solidarity and the exchange of information for the development of the soft drinks industry in line with the interests of the country, encourages the formation of professional rules and the development of the standards of the soft drinks sector.

b) Provides the material and moral support required by the industry for the development of both its members’ activities and the soft drinks industry. In addition to providing professional assistance to its members, it works to ensure that professional rules are fully applied among its members.

c) Ensures the improvement of optimum production and working conditions in the establishments to which the members of the Association belong, and assists the soft drinks sector in serving the interests of consumers.

d) In line with economic principles, highlights the vital importance of free enterprise in the national economy and social structure, and encourages it to fulfil its role in the development of the country in accordance with our national interests.

e) Acts as an intermediary so that the views of the soft drinks sector are conveyed in the most accurate way to the legislative and executive organs of the state, their affiliated institutions and organisations, and the public.

f) Carries out work to educate members and consumers on the production and distribution of soft drinks and other matters relating to the soft drinks sector, and conducts and supports scientific research. It carries out supporting work, in Türkiye and abroad, on matters such as training qualified workers, technicians and specialist managers, management and administration, productivity, public relations and occupational safety.

g) Works to resolve problems between organisations in the soft drinks sector in a manner appropriate to the sector and the national economy. It undertakes social and sectoral initiatives to achieve solidarity among its members, assists the work of sectoral organisations and institutions pursuing the same aim, and cooperates with them.

h) Encourages work that will support exports and development plans by directing investments, according to the priorities required by the public interest, towards productive areas that will generate foreign currency. It cooperates with private and public organisations concerned with industrial development.

i) Carries out work, abroad and in the international arena, that increases the competitiveness of Türkiye’s commercial and industrial organisations and that provides warnings and guidance. Subject to compliance with the legislation and obtaining permission, it cooperates with relevant financial and international institutions and similar organisations and associations, and sends representatives as a member.

j) Ensures that the views of industrialists and businesspeople are obtained and evaluated for the strengthening of the Turkish economy and are kept available for use by official authorities, and carries out advisory work on the reorganisation of the industrial structure. It provides its members with the necessary information and documentation on laws, decrees, regulations, communiqués, development plans and programmes and similar matters concerning them.

k) Makes use of publication media such as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, books and brochures for its purposes and activities. It organises meetings, courses, seminars, conferences, congresses, panels and competitions. It takes the necessary steps to participate in domestic and foreign exhibitions and fairs. It conducts, supports and assists scientific and professional research, and organises archives and establishes libraries in line with contemporary developments in science and technology.

l) Cooperates, directly or through organisations it may establish, with existing and future domestic and foreign private and public organisations, chambers of commerce and industry, exchanges, professional organisations, foundations, associations, unions and the like.

m) In connection with activities consistent with its purpose, may dispose of immovable property and may acquire, establish, cancel and release all kinds of rights in rem, easements, leases, pre-emption and similar rights over immovable property in favour of the Association, including mortgages.

n) Supports all kinds of research and development activities and, for this purpose, supports cooperation and collaboration both among member organisations and between them and universities and research institutions.

o) Carries out all kinds of technological work to protect environmental health and prevent environmental pollution.

p) Obtains the views of industrialists, businesspeople, scientists, and state, public and private sector organisations for the strengthening of the Turkish soft drinks industry, communicates them to official authorities, and makes contacts and carries out work to secure the necessary protection and incentives.

r) May bring legal actions and resort to legal remedies to protect the rights of members of the Association.

s) Establishes and operates economic, commercial and industrial enterprises in order to secure the income it needs to achieve the purposes of the Statute.