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Melike GÜDÜCÜ / M. Sc. Chemist - Chemical Regulatory Specialist

23-10-2025
Melike GÜDÜCÜ was born in 1995, completed her bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Marmara University and graduated from the Master's Program in Polymer Science and Technol
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EXTENDED SDS (eSDS) AND EXPOSURE SCENARIOS

18-09-2025
Working safely with chemical substances involves more than just knowing their hazard classification. Especially under the REACH Regulation (known as KKDİK Regulation in Türkiye),
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What is Turkish REACH Regulation (KKDİK)?

18-09-2025
Full name of Turkish REACH Regulation: Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. In Turkish, "Kimyasalların Kaydı, Değerlendirilm
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TURKISH REACH REGULATION (KKDİK)

18-09-2025
The Turkish REACH Regulation, officially called KKDİK (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), is Turkey’s adaptation of the European Union&rsq
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How to Obtain a Biocidal Product License in Türkiye?

27-08-2025
Obtaining a biocidal product license involves a structured process and preparation of specific documentation. In Türkiye, this procedure is overseen by the Ministry of Health, and the responsi
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BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS IN OUR LIVES

26-08-2025
A biocidal product is any chemical or biological substance containing active ingredients designed to destroy, repel, render harmless, or control harmful organisms such as bacteria,
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BIOCIDAL PRODUCT LICENSING IN TURKIYE

26-08-2025
In Turkey, biocidal products must be licensed by the Ministry of Health before they can be placed on the market. This process ensures that the product is both safe and effective. A
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WHAT IS a BIOCIDAL PRODUCT?

26-08-2025
What Is a Biocidal Product? According to the regulation, a biocidal product is defined as any substance or mixture containing one or more active ingredients
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Who is Required to Comply with the KKDİK Regulation?

14-08-2025
► Turkish manufacturers, manufacturer of an article and importers of substances ► Non-Turkish companies exporting chemicals to Turke
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KKDİK Regulation & EU REACH Regulation

14-08-2025

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Key Elements of KKDİK

14-08-2025

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IMPORTANT - KKDİK NEWS UPDATE- PRINCIPLES AND PROVISIONS ARE PUBLISHED!

13-08-2025
We wish to inform you that after a long period of silence since Jan 2024 Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Republic of Turkiye who is the enforcing Competent Authority for
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WHAT SHOULD THE TESTING STRATEGY BE WHEN PREPARING A KKDIK REGISTRATION DOSSIER?

07-08-2025
KKDIK Regulation - Turkish REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals) requires that the test strategy applied in preparing the registration dossier be
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KKDIK EXEMPTION: NATURALLY OCCURRING AND CHEMICALLY UNMODIFIED SUBSTANCES

07-08-2025
Under the KKDIK Regulation (Turkish REACH Regulation), certain substances may be exempt from the registration requirement. One such exemption applies to substances that occur natur
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What is the KKDİK Regulation Annex 14: List Of Substances Subject To Authorization?

07-08-2025
The KKDIK Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals), which aims to manage chemicals in Turkey without harming human health and the environm
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Should KKDIK Registration be done for Cosmetic Products?

07-08-2025
Companies operating in the cosmetics industry must comply with numerous regulations, not only in terms of product safety and consumer health, but also in terms of legal obligations. One of the most
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HOW TO LABEL DETERGENT PRODUCTS?

21-07-2025
Detergent products are chemical products that are widely used in high quantities by both professionals and end consumers. Since these products can have negative effects on human health and the envi
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TO BE ABLE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET

21-07-2025
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are the most important of the basic tools of chemical management. First of all, it is a very serious requirement that SDSs are prepared correctly and in co
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SAFETY DATA SHEET - WHY IS SDS IMPORTANT?

21-07-2025
Safety in workplaces where chemicals are used, stored or transported is very important for both employees and the workplace environment and is a legal obligation. One of the most effective ways to
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BENEFITS OF THE KKDİK (TURK REACH) PROCESS FOR TURKEY

19-06-2025
The foundations of the KKDİK process were laid in 2007 with the European Union's REACH Regulation. REACH is considered one of the world’s most comprehensive chemical regu
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Nazım ERDOĞAN / Environmental Engineer - Chemical Regulatory Specialist

19-06-2025
Born in Istanbul in 1988, Nazım ERDOĞAN completed his high school education at Ertuğrul Gazi High School and graduated from Dokuz Eylül University - Environmental Engineering Department in 201
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WHAT ARE THE STRICTLY CONTROLLED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE OF A SUBSTANCE?

13-06-2025
The KKDİK Regulation and the "Intermediates Guide" define strictly controlled conditions as “a set of technical measures supported by operating pro
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ENGLISH VERSION OF THE KKDİK REGULATION NO. 30105

13-06-2025
The KKDİK Regulation No. 30105, which was enacted regarding the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals in Turkey, serves as a significant refe
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STEPS TO ACCESS THE CHEMICAL REGISTRATION SYSTEM (KKS)

13-06-2025
Integrated Environmental Information System (EÇBS) is an application integrated with e-government and affiliated to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Clim
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WHAT IS OBLIGATIONS OF TOLL MANUFACTURERS UNDER THE KKDIK REGULATION?

13-06-2025
The KKDIK (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation, which was implemented in Turkey for the safe use and control of chemicals, imposes reg
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KKDIK REGISTRATION OBLIGATION FOR POLYMERS AND THE STATUS OF MONOMERS

13-06-2025
The KKDİK (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation has introduced comprehensive regulations to ensure the safe use of chemicals. However, there is a specia
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WHAT IS THE STATUS OF SUBSTANCES STORED IN FREE ZONES UNDER THE SCOPE OF KKDİK?

13-06-2025
The KKDİK (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation, which sets out the regulations regarding the production, import, and use of chemicals in Turkey, exclud
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CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT (CSA)

30-05-2025
The purpose of the KKDİK Regulation is to protect humans, other living beings and the environment from chemicals, to encourage alternative methods for assessing the hazards of subs
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CHEMICAL SAFETY REPORT (CSR)

30-05-2025
The Chemical Safety Report (CSR) is a document that compiles and presents the information required for the safe use of a chemical substance. In other words, the CSR is a report tha
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CAN THERE BE MULTIPLE REGISTRANT ROLES IN KKDIK REGISTRATION?

29-05-2025
Example Scenario: Under the KKDİK Regulation, should a company that holds both the importer and Only Representative (OR) roles for the same substance in the same supply chain submit two sep
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MONOMER REGISTRATION AND SPECTRAL DATA FOR SUBSTANCES USED IN POLYMER MANUFACTURING UNDER KKDİK

29-05-2025
Under the KKDİK Regulation, the registration of polymers and monomers requires particular attention to the following aspects: ► Spectral Data and Chromatogra
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KKDIK REGISTRATION FOR CHEMICALS PRODUCED DOMESTICALLY AND EXPORTED ABROAD

29-05-2025
According to Article 7 of the KKDIK Regulation, there is a registration obligation for substances produced in quantities of 1 ton or more
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INTERMEDIATE SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION UNDER THE KKDIK REGULATION

29-05-2025
Intermediate substances are chemical substances that are typically used in the production of final products, processed, or combined with other substances, but are not presented as standalone produc
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WHAT IS A POISON CENTRE NOTIFICATION (PCN) AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR COMPANIES TO COMPLY?

28-05-2025
Poison Centre Notifications (PCN) are prepared to reduce the health risks of people exposed to certain harmful chemicals and to ensure that they receive the right emergency health
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Should Polymers be Registered under KKDIK?

23-05-2025
Polymers are exempt from KKDİK registration, but their monomers are subject to KKDİK registration if they meet the following conditions. Any manufacturer or importer of a
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS ON THE LABEL OF DETERGENT PRODUCTS

16-05-2025
As a basic rule, product labels must comply with the current legislation of the country in which the product is marketed. Therefore, the labels are expected to be up-to-date and accurate in terms o
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COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION AND INSPECTIONS ON DETERGENT PRODUCTS

16-05-2025
The preparation of a label that complies with the legislation on detergent products is of great importance for both consumer safety and the marketability of the product. Labels provide critical inf
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WHY IS EXPOSURE SCENARIO IMPORTANT?

16-05-2025
Exposure Scenarios (ESS) are critical to ensuring the safe use of chemical substances. Here are a few points that highlight the importance of exposure scenarios:
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DO NOT DELAY IN MAKING YOUR PCN-POISON CENTER NOTIFICATIONS!

16-05-2025
Why is PCN-Poison Center Notification so important? Various chemical products offered to the EU market, even if handled properly, can pose undesirable health risk
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KKDİK REGISTRATION RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBSTANCES PURCHASED FROM THE TURKISH DOMESTIC MARKET

14-05-2025
The Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (KKDİK) Regulation was enacted in Turkey to control the impact of chemical substances on human health and
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PREPARATION OF THE REGISTRATION DOSSIER IN THE KKDIK REGISTRATION PROCESS

14-05-2025
Under the KKDİK Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals), individuals and companies who are required to register chemical substances are a
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WHAT IS THE KKDIK ONLY REPRESENTATIVE and WHO CAN APPOINT AN ONLY REPRESENTATIVE?

07-01-2025

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REACH COMPLIANT SDS (SAFETY DATA SHEET)

07-01-2025
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) is a legal EU regulation that provides information on the determination, indication, precautions against the hazards of chemicals and the creat
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What are the Obligations of the Only Representative?

06-01-2025
The real or legal entity resident outside Turkey that manufactures the substance, formulates the mixture or produces the article must appoint a sole representative to carry out the necessary regist
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THE UPDATE OF THE CLP REGULATION PUBLISHED!

03-12-2024
The update to the Chemical Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation was published on 20 November 2024 under Regulation (EU) 2024/2865. The update i
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INFORMATION ON THE LEAD REGISTRATION DOSSIER WITHIN THE SCOPE OF KKDIK REGULATION

07-08-2024
What is Lead Registration Dossier?  "Lead Registration Dossier" refers to the dossier including the information of the people who undertake respo
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CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT AND CHEMICAL SAFETY REPORT

22-07-2024
KKDIK is based on the principle that the industry should ensure the production, import, use or release of substances to the market without harming human health and the environment. C
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KKDIK EXPOSURE SCENARIO

22-07-2024
What is an Exposure Scenario? Exposure scenario (ES) can be defined as the measures determined to control and, if possible, minimise the negative effects on the environment
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INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRATION PROCESS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE KKDIK REGULATION

22-07-2024
What is KKDIK? KKDIK (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation was enforced by Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Environment, Urb
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INFORMATION ON THE CO-REGISTRATION DOSSIER WITHIN THE SCOPE OF KKDIK REGULATION

22-07-2024
What is a Co-Registration Dossier? A co-registration dossier is a dossier prepared by a group of chemical substance manufacturers or importers in order to register the sa
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Labelling of Chemicals and Safety Data Sheet (SDS-SDS-MSDS) Compliance Services

05-06-2024
Companies which are in compliance with country specific regulatory requirements are ahead of the game with regard to competition environment of international business. The most substantial hazard c
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REACH (1907/2006 EC) Regulation Compliance Services

05-06-2024
Manufacturers and distributors of different sizes are increasingly facing substantial challenges resulting from globalization and newest international regulatory issues. With regard to companies ha
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Use of EU Poison Center Notification (PCN) and UFI Code

04-06-2024
In accordance with Article 45 and Annex VIII of the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and, chemical mixtures that are classified as hazardous to human health * and/or having physicochemical **&nb
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Use of EU Poison Center Notification (PCN) and UFI Code

04-06-2024
In accordance with Article 45 and Annex VIII of the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and, chemical mixtures that are classified as hazardous to human health *and/or having physicochemical **haza
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What are PFAs?

22-04-2024
Containing more than 4,700 chemicals, perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of commonly used man-made chemicals that accumulate in the human body and the environmen
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What are the Implementation dates for the UFI Code?

22-04-2024
The obligation to write a UFI code on the label has been implemented for all product types. For mixtures for consumer use : from 1 January 2021 For mixtures for profess
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Which Products Are Considered Biocidal Products?

15-03-2024
If you are placing your product on the domestic market with a claim that it is a biocidal product, or intend to do so, and it contains at least one or more active substances (excluding biocidal pro
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How is Biocidal Product Licensing Done?

15-03-2024
For the biocidal product licensing process to be completed, the steps outlined in the Biocidal Products Regulation must be followed in full, the license application must be submitted to the ministr
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What is a Biocidal Product?

15-03-2024
Biocidal products are defined in the Biocidal Products Regulation as ready-to-use mixtures containing one or more active substances that exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism from a ch
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ATTENTION BIOCIDAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS!

04-08-2023
In the first paragraph of Article 11 of the Biocidal Products Regulation, “…. The Ministry may request the content of the file in a physical and/or electronic carrier environment.&rdqu
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Gülseren KARABULUT / Chemical Engineer - Chemical Regulatory Specialist / Chemical Assessment Expert

30-01-2023
Gülseren KARABULUT was born in Istanbul-Kadıköy in 1994, she completed her high school education at Istanbul Anatolian High School. Then, she graduated from Ankara University, Department
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11 October 2022 LR & OR Event by MoEUCC Regarding Data Sharing and Progress of KKDIK

13-10-2022
An event organised by Turkey’s Ministry
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Esra BAL / Biologist - Chemical Regulatory Specialist / Chemical Assessment Expert

20-07-2022
Esra BAL, was born in Singapore in1996, graduated from Marmara University Department of Biology in 2019. She completed her internship in Istanbul University Capa Medical Faculty Clinical Bioch
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Selenay AVCI/ Chemical Engineer - Chemical Regulatory Specialist / Chemical Assessment Expert

18-07-2022
Selenay AVCI was born in İstanbul in 1994. After having her education at Antalya Anatolian High School, she graduated from Department of Chemical Engineering at Izmir Institute of Technology in 201
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ACTIVE SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE FIRST MEETING HELD

01-12-2021
The Scientific Committee on Active Substance Registration, appointed by the General Directorate of Public Health (HSGM) with the official letter dated 24.11.2021 and numbered E-19020089-020-4826, h
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THE INSTRUCTIONS ON BIOCIDAL PRODUCT ANALYSIS AND AUTHORISED LABORATORIES HAS BEEN UPDATED!

04-02-2021
Instructions on Biocidal Product Analysis and Authorised Laboratories wh
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

05-01-2021
Melih Babayigit, General Manager at CRAD will be present
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NEW ERA OF KKDIK - REGISTRATION PHASE AND ACTIONS TO TAKE

05-01-2021
As you well know the KKDİK (In other words Turkish REACH) had entered a new era as of 1.1.2021. There had been a 3-year period for pre-registration of the substances placed on the market by way of
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SEA REGULATION OF TURKISH REPUBLIC (TURKISH CLP) IS UPDATED

14-12-2020
The long waited Turkish SEA update is published on the date 10th Dece
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE ON LABEL OR SAFETY DATA SHEET (USE OF ALTERNATIVE CHEMICAL NAME)

10-12-2019
Many companies do not prefer the disclose their formulation of products to secure their CBI. Because of this concern, they aim to hide some substances in their composition, on the label or on the S
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ADOPTION ON CYANIDE COMPOUNDS TO THE KKDİK REGULATION ANNEX 17 HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ON OFFICIAL GAZETTE

02-12-2019
On 29 November 2019, Regulation on the Amendment of the
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ACTA AND CRAD PRESENT COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR "TURKEY REACH (KKDIK) ''

31-10-2019
Turkey’s Registration (Kaydı), Evaluation (Değerlendirilmesi), Autho
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RECAST OF THE REGULATION ON PREVENTING AND REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF MAJOR INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS IS PUBLISHED!

05-03-2019
The Regulation on Preventing and Reducing the Effects of Major Industrial Accidents No:30702 published on the date March 2, 2019 by the cooperation of Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services
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How The Packages Should Be Labelled Which Is Not Exceeding 125 Ml?

20-02-2019
If the contents of the packaging do not exceed 125 ml, and the substance can be classified as one or more of some hazard categories, it may be subject to exceptions. In some cases, hazard statement
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SAFETY DATA SHEET COMPATIBLE WITH KKDIK

03-01-2019
Turkcoat Magazine - December - January 20
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What are vPvB Substances?

13-12-2018
Annex 13 of Regulation No. 30105 on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) provides the CRITERIA FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF vPvB SUBSTANCES.
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What are PBT Substances?

08-08-2025
Regulation No. 30105, Annex 13 of the KKDIK Regulation provides the CRITERIA FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF PERSISTENT, BIOCUMULATIVE AND TOXIC (PBT) SUBSTANCES. These
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TURKISH REGULATION ON PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS PUBLISHED

15-11-2018
It had been a while since the draft of the Persistent Organic Pollutants was circulated to the stake holders by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. On the date 14 November 2018 the regula
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Does CRAD Prepare KKDIK Compliant Turkish SDS?

08-11-2018
CRAD can prepare KKDIK Compliant Turkish SDS in the languages of 40 countries, with its Chemical Assessment Experts who are experienced in their field and have experience in preparing thousands of
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What is Extended SDS (e-SDS, eSDS)?

08-11-2018
Extended SDS or e-SDS are Safety Data Sheets that include "Exposure Scenarios" for the usage areas of the harmful substance you have put on the market. Exposure Scenario
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What is KKDIK Compliant Turkish SDS?

08-11-2018
Turkish Safety Data Sheets prepared in accordance with the conditions of KKDİK regulation No. 30105, Annex-2 are KKDİK compliant SDSs. KKDIK compliant Safety Data Sheets can only be prepared by Che
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12-16 NOVEMBER 2018 CHEMCON EUROPE - BUDAPEST

20-10-2018
ChemCon Europe 2018 is a global platform which brings together many exp
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12-13 NOVEMBER 2018 CHEMICAL REGULATIONS IN NON-EU COUNTRIES / CHEMIKALIENREGULIERUNG IN NON-EU

20-10-2018
CRAD will be presenting the KKDİK (commonly called as Turkish REACH) at
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Who can Prepare Turkish SDS?

24-05-2018
Safety data sheets shall be compiled by a person certified by the certification agency. Importers shall ensure that the safety data sheets of the imported substances and mixtures shall be compiled
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KKDİK Regulation (Turkish REACH) Compliance Services

04-04-2018
Compliance to KKDIK (Turkish REACH Regulation) (O.G. – 30105 – 23 June 2017) KKDIK Regulation is the Turkish REACH implementation. The process and implementat
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KKDİK Regulation (Turkish REACH) Compliance Services

04-04-2018
Compliance to KKDIK (Turkish REACH Regulation) (O.G. – 30105 – 23 June 2017) KKDIK Regulation is the Turkish REACH implementation. The process and implementat
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Irmak TUNÇ KARATAŞ / Chemical Engineer - Senior Chemical Regulatory Specialist / Chemical Assessment Expert

31-01-2018
Irmak TUNÇ was born in İstanbul in 1992. After having her education at Ümraniye High School, she graduated from Chemical Engineer Department at the Cumhuriyet University in 2015.
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KKDİK REGULATION AND CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

27-12-2017
Turkchem Magazine - 2018 January-Feb
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CRAD JULY 2017 NEWSLETTER

28-07-2017
KKDIK (TURKISH REACH) PUBLISHED ON THE OFFICIAL GAZ
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KKDIK (TURKISH REACH) PUBLISHED ON THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE

12-07-2017
Turkey's Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning has pub
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CRAD MARCH 2017 NEWSLETTER

29-03-2017
KKDİK – 2017 DRAFT The most significant development within the area of chemical legislations in the recent past has been the publication and coming into force of REAC
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KKDİK – 2017 DRAFT

29-03-2017
Turkchem Magazine - 2017 March- April The most si
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KKDİK – 2017 DRAFT

29-03-2017
The most significant development within the area of chemical legislations in the recent past has been the publication and coming into force of REACH Regulation in 2006, which was prepared by the Eu
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LABELING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ACCORDING TO LEGISLATION

22-03-2017
Turkcoat Magazine - 2017 February - March 
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Büşra TARAKCI / Chemist - Senior Chemical Regulatory Specialist / Chemical Assessment Expert

03-10-2016
Büşra Tarakcı was born in İstanbul in 1992. After having her education at Umraniye Anatolian High School, she graduated from Chemistry Depertmant at the Yıldız Technical University in 2014.&nb
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CRAD OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER

27-09-2016
CHEMCON THE AMERICAS / 17-21 OCTOBER 2016ChemCon The Americas 2016 is a global platform which brings together many experts representing companies, authorities and inte
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CHEMCON THE AMERICAS / 17-21 OCTOBER 2016

27-09-2016
ChemCon The Americas 2016 is a global platform which brings together many experts r
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REMINDER FOR COMPLIANCE TO CICR AND SEA !

16-03-2016
Do you need to update your CICR notifications?
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MEET CRAD @ CHEMCON EUROPE 2016 AMSTERDAM

10-03-2016
ChemCon Europe 2016 is a global platform which brings together many experts represe
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CRAD MARCH 2016 NEWSLETTER

23-02-2016
MEET CRAD @ CHEMCON EUROPE 2016 AMSTERDAM ChemCon Europe 2016 is a global platform which brings together many experts representing companies, authorities and internat
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