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Turkish Machinery Requirements in Türkiye

A practical guide to Turkish Machinery Requirements for general products sold in Türkiye: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Brands and importers placing general consumer products on the market in Türkiye; Online sellers shipping consumer goods into Türkiye

Authority

Ministry of Industry and Technology

Legal basis

Turkish machinery safety regulation

Local representative

A local responsible operator is required

Timeline

Before sale

Cost

Varies by product and testing scope

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and liability

Who needs this

Brands and importers placing general consumer products on the market in Türkiye
Online sellers shipping consumer goods into Türkiye

Documents you need

Risk assessment and technical file
Test reports to applicable standards
Declaration of conformity
Labels and instructions in the local language

Compliance checklist

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Risk assessment and technical file
Test reports to applicable standards
Declaration of conformity
Labels and instructions in the local language

How to comply

Identify the applicable product safety rules
Assess risks and test where required
Prepare the declaration and technical file
Label and instruct consumers

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Turkish Machinery Requirements — Türkiye
Product category: General Products
Authority: Ministry of Industry and Technology
Legal basis: Turkish machinery safety regulation

Documents we already have:
  1. Risk assessment and technical file
  2. Test reports to applicable standards
  3. Declaration of conformity
  4. Labels and instructions in the local language

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Turkish Machinery Requirements 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.

Varies by product and testing scope.

Common rejection reasons

No risk assessment
Test report missing
Instructions not in the local language
Traceability missing

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.

Official sources

FAQ

Who needs Turkish Machinery Requirements in Türkiye?

Brands and importers placing general consumer products on the market in Türkiye. Online sellers shipping consumer goods into Türkiye. The importer of record normally holds the evidence.

What documents do I need for Turkish Machinery Requirements?

Risk assessment and technical file; Test reports to applicable standards; Declaration of conformity; and labels and instructions in the local language.

What is the first step for Turkish Machinery Requirements?

Identify the applicable product safety rules, then assess risks and test where required. Before sale.

How long does Turkish Machinery Requirements take?

Before sale.

How much does Turkish Machinery Requirements cost?

Varies by product and testing scope.

What happens if I sell without it?

Withdrawal, fines, and liability.

Who regulates Turkish Machinery Requirements in Türkiye?

Ministry of Industry and Technology.