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What does it take to sell cosmetics in Turkey (Türkiye)? Entry route, responsibility, labeling
Pre-market product notification in the Product Tracking System (ÜTS) by the Turkish Respo…; Responsible person: A Responsible Person resident/established in Turkey (manufa…; Labeling: Turkish-language labelling (INCI names allowed fo….
Latest change 2024-03-05 — Amending regulation (Official Gazette No. 32480) revised the annexes and RP rules, including D5/D6 siloxane limits of 0.1% in rinse-off products from 2026-12-01 and in all products from 2027-06-06; separately, Ministry of Trade distance-selling rules (OG 2024-10-30) require Turkish labels, importer details and the ÜTS notification number in online listings from 2025-04-01. Quelle
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- Behörde
- Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK), Ministry of Health
- Hauptverordnung
- Official Gazette No. 32184 (bis) of 8 May 2023, under Cosmetics Law No. 5324 · Cosmetic Products Regulation (Kozmetik Ürünler Yönetmeliği)
- In Kraft
- 2023-11-08
- Markteintritt
- Pre-market product notification in the Product Tracking System (ÜTS) by the Turkish Responsible Person before placing on the market; no approval but TİTCK may review the file.
- Verantwortliche Person
- A Responsible Person resident/established in Turkey (manufacturer, importer or a legal entity appointed by written agreement) must be designated and holds the PIF.
- Sicherheitsdossier
- Product Information File and cosmetic product safety assessment/report by a qualified assessor mirroring EU 1223/2009 Annex I; valid EU safety assessment reports are accepted without repetition.
- Etikettierung
- Turkish-language labelling (INCI names allowed for ingredients) with the Turkish RP name/address; fragrance allergens declared per Annex III thresholds (0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off); e-commerce listings must show legible Turkish label images and the ÜTS number.
- Tierversuche
- Article 21 prohibits placing on the market cosmetics or ingredients tested on animals where validated alternative methods exist, mirroring the EU ban.
- Inhaltsstofflisten
- Annexes II–VI of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (prohibited, restricted, colorants, preservatives, UV filters), aligned to the EU annexes with a time lag.
- Hinweise
- Entry into force (six months after publication) is stated by two law-firm summaries; the Resmî Gazete text could not be fetched. Whether the October-2024 draft amendment (digital labels/QR codes, notification fees) was gazetted could not be confirmed.
- Offizieller Text
- https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2023/05/20230508M1-1.htm
FAQ
Does Turkey (Türkiye) require notification or registration before sale?
Pre-market product notification in the Product Tracking System (ÜTS) by the Turkish Responsible Person before placing on the market; no approval but TİTCK may review the file.
Is a local responsible person mandatory in Turkey (Türkiye)?
A Responsible Person resident/established in Turkey (manufacturer, importer or a legal entity appointed by written agreement) must be designated and holds the PIF.
What are the labeling requirements in Turkey (Türkiye)?
Turkish-language labelling (INCI names allowed for ingredients) with the Turkish RP name/address; fragrance allergens declared per Annex III thresholds (0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off); e-commerce listings must show legible Turkish label images and the ÜTS number.
What changed recently in Turkey (Türkiye) cosmetic regulation?
2024-03-05 Amending regulation (Official Gazette No. 32480) revised the annexes and RP rules, including D5/D6 siloxane limits of 0.1% in rinse-off products from 2026-12-01 and in all products from 2027-06-06; separately, Ministry of Trade distance-selling rules (OG 2024-10-30) require Turkish labels, importer details and the ÜTS notification number in online listings from 2025-04-01.
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