The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) makes the introduction of certain commodities and derivative products to the EU market conditional on proof that they did not cause deforestation after December 31, 2020. This article discusses the updated implementation dates following the postponement, the products covered, and the concrete preparatory steps that Turkish exporters need to take.
The Eurasian Economic Union’s EAC mark and China’s CCC (3C) certification are mandatory conformity systems that open the door to two major markets. Although they appear similar to CE, their certification logic is distinctly different. This article summarizes the scope, technical regulations, process differences, and critical deadlines for Turkish manufacturers of both systems.
We explain in simple terms the abbreviations SASO, SABER, PCoC, SCoC, G-Mark, GSO, ECAS, and EQM that you may encounter when exporting to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf; which document is required at which border crossing; and where Turkish manufacturers should start.
The "I'll put CE on it based on my own declaration" logic you're used to in the EU doesn't work in the US. Instead of a single unified mark, the US employs different federal agencies (FCC, CPSC, FDA) depending on the product type, largely independent laboratory testing, and a strong layer of private law (Prop 65, product liability). This article explains the three main avenues—FCC, UL/NRTL, and CPSC—plus the FDA and Prop 65 in a simple and verified way.
The post-Brexit expectation that "every product will now require UKCA" largely did not materialize. The UK, through its 2024 regulation, continues to recognize the CE mark indefinitely for many product categories. This article explains when UKCA is truly required, which dates are binding, and what UK REACH means for exporters.
The EU has retired Directive 94/62/EC, which had been in effect for over thirty years: PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40), effective August 12, 2026, brings packaging under a single, binding framework from design to waste. Here is the scope, key obligations and critical deadlines.
The European Union has established a new framework regulating the entire product lifecycle, from durability to recyclability: the Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) and its most visible tool, the Digital Product Passport (DPP). We explain the scope, obligations, and verified timetable of this regulation, which concerns every manufacturer supplying products to the EU market – regardless of their place of manufacture.
The EU's Carbon Price Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which applies carbon pricing to carbon-intensive imports, entered its definitive phase on January 1, 2026. What changes are there for Turkish producers exporting iron and steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen? Which dates should they pay attention to, and how can they prepare?
The European Union is repealing the Machinery Directive 2006 (2006/42/EC), a cornerstone of machine safety. Its replacement, Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, will come into effect on January 20, 2027, and introduces entirely new obligations for machines with digital documentation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. For Turkish manufacturers exporting machinery to the EU, this is a structural, not just a formal, change.
EPREL is the EU's mandatory central registration database for energy-labeled products ((EU) 2017/1369). We have summarized who needs to register, which products are covered, and what happens if registration is not completed.
The fundamental standard ISO/IEC 17020, which defines the competence and impartiality of inspection bodies, has been updated with its third edition. Published in March 2026, ISO/IEC 17020:2026 is an upgrade from the 2012 standard…
Participation was ensured in the "Current Status and Future of Operational Responsibility in High Voltage Installations" Workshop organized by the Chamber of Electrical Engineers on October 2, 2018.
Participation was ensured in the Panel on Periodic Inspection of Work Equipment and Prevention of Work Accidents organized by the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers. TMMOB Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Istanbul…
The Occupational Safety and Health Institute's Occupational Equipment Unit conducts video recordings in the field with the aim of ensuring standardization in the periodic inspections of occupational equipment and fulfilling its guidance function in the field...
A protocol was signed with the organizations providing training in pilot provinces regarding the training of persons authorized to conduct periodic inspections of work equipment, and on December 7th…
“The workshop titled "Changes in Escalator/Moving Walkway Standards" was held on January 18, 2019, at the Tepekule Congress and Exhibition Center in Izmir. TS EN 115-1:2017…
PLATFORMDER management paid a working visit to İSGÜM. PLATFORMDER, the association of operators, manufacturers and distributors of personnel lifting platforms, visited İSGÜM's Occupational Equipment Department…
“The "Periodic Inspection Specialist Course for Work Equipment" was launched with an opening ceremony held at the Ankara Chamber of Industry's Continuous Education Center. This in-service training course...
The Elevated Mobile Work Platform Seminar, organized by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, Marmara University and Platformder, will be held on November 5, 2019 at 09:30…
A training seminar on work equipment was held at Bursa Osmangazi Municipality on Thursday, February 20th. The seminar was attended by the Deputy Mayors and administrative staff from within the municipality…
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