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Turkey TAREKS Product Inspection

A practical guide to Turkey TAREKS Product Inspection for general products sold in Turkey: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Regulated products imported into Turkey; Importers and brand owners

Authority

Ministry of Trade and Turkish Standards Institution

Legal basis

Turkish product safety and technical regulations

Local representative

The Turkish importer of record is responsible

Timeline

Per consignment at the time of import

Cost

Inspection and testing fees vary by product

If you do not comply

Customs refusal and return of goods

Who needs this

Regulated products imported into Turkey
Importers and brand owners

Documents you need

TAREKS registration and reference number
Test reports to Turkish standards
Turkish label and instructions

Compliance checklist

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TAREKS registration and reference number
Test reports to Turkish standards
Turkish label and instructions

How to comply

Check whether the product is in a regulated list
Register the consignment in TAREKS
Complete inspection or documentation review
Keep the reference number for customs

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Turkey TAREKS Product Inspection — Turkey
Product category: General Products
Authority: Ministry of Trade and Turkish Standards Institution
Legal basis: Turkish product safety and technical regulations

Documents we already have:
  1. TAREKS registration and reference number
  2. Test reports to Turkish standards
  3. Turkish label and instructions

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Turkey TAREKS Product Inspection in Turkey?
  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

Per consignment at the time of import.

Inspection and testing fees vary by product.

Common rejection reasons

No TAREKS reference
Test report not to Turkish standards
Turkish labelling 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.