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TURKAK Revised R20.18 Guideline: New Era in Reports
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2026 Harmonized Standards with Expiring Presumption of Conformity
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2026 New Regulations in Force for Chemicals in Import Inspections
The inspection processes for imports of chemicals in Turkey were significantly updated with the Communiqué on “Product Safety and Inspection: 2026/6” published on January 2026. This regulation, published by the Ministry of Trade, introduces new restrictions and control mechanisms on the import of certain chemicals with high environmental impacts. Within the scope of the Communiqué,
