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Turkish Electrical Safety in Türkiye

A practical guide to Turkish Electrical Safety for electronics sold in Türkiye: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Manufacturers and importers of electrical or electronic equipment; Distance sellers shipping electronics to buyers in Türkiye

Authority

Ministry of Trade

Legal basis

Turkish Product Safety Law

Local representative

A local importer or registered licence holder is normally required

Timeline

Before sale; certification typically takes weeks to months

Cost

Testing and certification fees depend on product complexity

If you do not comply

Import rejection, seizure, fines, or listing removal

Who needs this

Manufacturers and importers of electrical or electronic equipment
Distance sellers shipping electronics to buyers in Türkiye

Documents you need

Test reports from an accredited laboratory
Certificate, registration, or approval number
Safety and EMC evidence for the product family
Local label artwork and instruction manual

Compliance checklist

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Test reports from an accredited laboratory
Certificate, registration, or approval number
Safety and EMC evidence for the product family
Local label artwork and instruction manual

How to comply

Classify the product and its radio or electrical functions
Test to the applicable local standards
Apply for certification, registration, or approval
Label the product and keep the certificate on file

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Turkish Electrical Safety — Türkiye
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Ministry of Trade
Legal basis: Turkish Product Safety Law

Documents we already have:
  1. Test reports from an accredited laboratory
  2. Certificate, registration, or approval number
  3. Safety and EMC evidence for the product family
  4. Local label artwork and instruction manual

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Turkish Electrical Safety in Türkiye?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; certification typically takes weeks to months.

Testing and certification fees depend on product complexity.

Common rejection reasons

Test reports from a non-accredited laboratory
Model not covered by the certificate
Label missing the required local mark
Radio module not separately approved

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.

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FAQ

Who needs Turkish Electrical Safety in Türkiye?

Manufacturers and importers of electrical or electronic equipment. Distance sellers shipping electronics to buyers in Türkiye. The importer of record normally holds the evidence.

What documents do I need for Turkish Electrical Safety?

Test reports from an accredited laboratory; Certificate, registration, or approval number; Safety and EMC evidence for the product family; and local label artwork and instruction manual.

What is the first step for Turkish Electrical Safety?

Classify the product and its radio or electrical functions, then test to the applicable local standards. Before sale; certification typically takes weeks to months.

How long does Turkish Electrical Safety take?

Before sale; certification typically takes weeks to months.

How much does Turkish Electrical Safety cost?

Testing and certification fees depend on product complexity.

What happens if I sell without it?

Import rejection, seizure, fines, or listing removal.

Who regulates Turkish Electrical Safety in Türkiye?

Ministry of Trade.