Q&A Document from the KKDIK Webinar Organized in Collaboration with PAGDER and TKSD Has Been Published

On 25 September 2026, the Plastics Industrialists Association (PAGDER), with the support of the Turkish Chemical Manufacturers Association (TKSD), held a webinar titled “KKDIK Process: Questions and Answers.”

Ministry Announcement Regarding the KKDİK Registration Process

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has published an announcement regarding the registration process carried out under the KKDİK Regulation.

Ministry Letter on the KKDIK Provisional Registration Process

According to the information forwarded to us by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), companies subject to registration obligations under KKDIK are required to complete their Provisional Registration procedures by 30 September 2026. The Ministry has stated that, following this date, controls and inspections will be carried out to verify whether companies have Provisional Registration/Registration numbers for the substances they manufacture or import.

TOBB Chemicals Advisory Council Sub-Working Group Meeting

Dr. Derya Erçıkan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Dr. Ali Şenol Gündoğan, Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, represented our Association at the TOBB Chemicals Advisory Council Sub-Working Group Meeting, held on Thursday, 23 July 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the MNOP 1-2-3 Meeting Hall of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) Social Facilities in Ankara.

Cefic Welcomes Structured Progress Towards Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments

Cefic welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s Roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments.

Responses to TKSD's Member Questions from the Ministry Regarding the Announcement on the Registration of Chemical Substances under the KKDIK Regulation

The questions submitted by our members regarding the announcement published on 4 March 2026 by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change concerning the registration of chemical substances under the KKDIK Regulation have been answered by the Ministry.

TKSD Biocidal Products Regulation Working Group Meeting Notes

The first meeting of the Biocidal Products Regulation Working Group, established to address the structural and ongoing issues experienced with the Ministry of Health in the licensing, renewal and inspection processes of biocidal products in Türkiye, was held on 26 February 2026.

New Detergents and Surfactants Regulation – (EU) 2026/405

New Detergents and Surfactants Regulation – (EU) 2026/405 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Developments Regarding the Simplification of EU Chemical Legislation

The information letter sent by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, Directorate General for International Agreements and European Union, under the title ‘Developments Regarding the Simplification of EU Chemical Legislation’ has been forwarded to our Association via the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB).

Changes to the EU Chemicals List and Authorisation Decision

The European Commission has announced that the Candidate List has been updated under the REACH Regulation and that the authorisation decisions concerning the placing on the market and use of substances listed in Annex XIV to the Regulation have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

KKDIK & SEA Regulations 2026 Ministry Fee Updates

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has published the Revolving Fund Unit Price List for 2026 within the framework of the KKDIK & SEA regulations:

Disclosure Obligation for Companies under the Chemical Weapons Convention

Based on Procedures and Principles Regarding the Implementation of the Law on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons, Article 8; companies that produce, import, use or possess toxic chemical substances and their precursors, as well as different chemical substances (other organic chemicals), are obliged to submit a notification/disclosure.

CLP (EU) Regulation No. 2025/2439 was Published in the Official Bulletin of the European Union on 3 December 2025

The Regulation dated 3 December 2025, prepared to postpone the implementation dates of Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 on CLP, which entered into force on 10 December 2024, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

A Public Consultation Process on the Revision of the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU/528/2012)

The European Commission has announced the launch of a public consultation process regarding the review of the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU/528/2012).

Chemicals Advisory Group Consultation Meeting

The Consultation Meeting on the Chemicals Advisory Group was held on December 24, 2025, at the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change's Central Building.

Offical Ministry Correspondence Regarding KKDIK Registrations and SDS Preparation

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has sent official correspondence to our Association regarding the deadlines for chemical substance registrations under the KKDİK and the preparation of Safety Data Sheets.

Ukraine REACH Final Registration Deadlines Extended

The Ukrainian government adopted the CLP/REACH decree extending registration periods last Friday.

The European Commission has Published its Simplification Package for Chemicals

Simplification Package for Chemicals under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, one of the key policy initiatives of the European Green Deal

SVHC List Updated under EU REACH

The list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) has been updated under the EU REACH Regulation.

ECHA Fees Updated Under REACH Registrations

The fees to be paid to the European Chemicals Agency under REACH registrations have been updated.

The Chemical Registration System has been Opened for Registration Dossier Submissions

Submission of registration dossiers through the Chemical Registration System (KKS) has resumed under the newly published “KKDİK Procedures and Principles.”

TOBB KKDIK Procedures & Principles Workshop Meeting Notes

On 30 September and 1 October, we as TKSD have participated in the workshop organised by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), which brought together participants from various sectoral councils and associations under the roof of TOBB.

BusinessEurope Position Paper on Revision of the REACH Regulation

BusinessEurope, whose direct members include national employer federations from 36 European countries, has published its position paper on the REACH revision.

Cefic Publishes Sixth Progress Report of the REACH Dossier Improvement Action Plan

Cefic has released the 6th Progress Report of the voluntary REACH Dossier Improvement Action Plan, as part of Cefic’s commitment to strengthening the quality of information of REACH registration dossiers.

KYP Meeting Notes April 2025

The summary of the meeting of the Chemicals Management Platform Network of Experts Group on April 25th, 2024 and all relevant documents are presented for your information.

Cefic’s Analysis of the EU Safety Gate Report 2023: Urgent Need to Step Up Enforcement of Chemicals Legislation for Imported Goods and Online Sales

Cefic has analysed the 2023 data from ‘Safety Gate', the EU’s rapid alert system for unsafe products, revealing an urgent need to strengthen enforcement of EU chemicals legislation, particularly for imported goods and online sales.

The European Commission, Cefic and BASF Partner To Strengthen the EU’s Preparedness to Chemical Emergencies

Cefic is pleased to collaborate with EU in Emergencies and BASF's Site Emergency Team (SERT) to strengthen the EU’s preparedness for chemical emergencies.

Cefic Publishes 10-Point Action Plan to Simplify REACH

Cefic has published its 10-point action plan aimed at simplifying REACH, the EU’s flagship chemicals legislation.

Cefic to Chair the International Council of Chemical Associations for the 2025-2027 Term

Starting January 2025, Cefic will hold the secretariat of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) for a two-year term, becoming the focal point of its efforts to advance the sound management of chemicals worldwide.

KYP Meeting Notes November 2024 & KKDIK Draft Procedures and Principles

The summary of the meeting of the Chemicals Management Platform Network of Experts Group on November 26, 2024 and all relevant documents are presented for your information.

Cefic’s Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI) Celebrates 25 Years of Pioneering Chemical Safety & Sustainability

On its 25th anniversary, LRI has released an anniversary book which traces the programme’s journey in advancing chemical safety by showcasing its achievements.

ICCA Donates 1 Million € to the Global Framework on Chemicals

ICCA has donated €1 million in funding to support the Global Framework for Chemicals (GFC).

Cefic Proposes 6 Actions To Modernise EU Legislation On Drug Precursors

The European Commission submitted a proposal to update the existing EU regulation on drug precursors.

Cefic REACH Action Plan: Over 4,800 Lead Dossiers Updated Since 2019

Cefic has published the fifth annual report on its voluntary REACH Dossier Improvement Action Plan showcasing the ongoing efforts to improve chemical data in REACH registration dossiers.

Joint Industry Recommendations Launched on Assessment Of Regulatory Needs (ARN) Reports

The latest peer-to-peer communication aims to help other industry members by providing clarity on ECHA’s Assessment of Regulatory Needs reports (ARN).

Advancing Chemical Compliance: EU REACH & KKDIK Forum

A total of 47 experts and senior executives from different public institutions and organizations on chemical legislation from Turkey and the European Union came together at the high-level roundtable meeting held under the title of Advancing Chemical Compliance: “EU REACH & KKDIK Forum” on 5th and 6th of July

Cefic's Call to Action I REACH Registration Compliance Verification

A Call to action on compliance verification of REACH registration dossiers sent to national associations by Marco Mensink, Director General of European Chemical Industry Council

TKSD's Meeting to Ministries of Trade and EUCC within the Scope of KKDIK Regulation

The meetings with both Ministies of Trade and EUCC have been realized within the scope of KKDIK Regulation, on March 23rd, 2023

TKSD's Meeting with Ministry of Health within the Scope of Biocidal Products Regulation

Within the scope of Biocidal Products Regulation, a visit was made to the Environmental Health Department of the General Directorate of Public Health, Ministry of Health on March 23, 2023.

Cefic Outlines Four Actions For Effective Revision Of The EU Classification, Labelling And Packaging Regulation - Clone

European Chemical Industry Council outlines four actions for effective revision of the EU CLP Regulation

Regulation on concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals.

The Regulation on concerning the xxport and import of certain hazardous chemicals entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette dated 28 January 2023 and numbered 320

Revision Of The EU CLP Regulation: The Importance Of Making It Implementable

European Chemical Industry Council releases its latest position paper on CLP

Data Sharing Guidelines have been updated within the scope of KKDIK.

Within the scope of the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (KKDIK), it was informed that the Data Sharing Guide regarding the sharing of data and costs required between multiple registrants of the same substance has been updated.

New European Commission Study Confirms Chemical Recycling Is Better Than Incineration Of Plastic Waste

A new report published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre comparative environmental and economic assessment of plastic waste recycling and energy recovery technologies.

Cefic Statement On The PFAS Restriction

European Chemical Industry Council supports balanced regulatory measures on PFAS.

Current Announcement on KKDIK Regulation

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has announced 2 new adjustment regarding the implementation of the KKDIK Regulation via KKS.

Making Safe-And-Sustainable-By-Design Framework For Chemicals Fit For Innovation

Under its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission pledged to develop a framework for safe and sustainable-by-design (SSBD) chemicals,

Cefic Statement On ‘Safe And Sustainable By Design’ Chemicals And Materials.

Cefic Statement On The Publication Of The European Commission’s Recommendation Establishing A European Assessment Framework For ‘Safe And Sustainable By Design’ Chemicals And Materials.

Cefic's call to replace Animal Testing

Cefic Calls On Stronger European Leadership To Ultimately Replace Animal Testing Supported By A Transition Roadmap

Cefic Supports The European Commission’s Strategic Research And Innovation Plan

European Chemical Industry Council Supports The European Commission’s Strategic Research And Innovation Plan For Safe And Sustainable Chemicals And Materials

An Urgent Need To Step Up Enforcement Of Chemicals Legislation For Imported Goods And Online Sales

There has been a four-fold increase of chemicals not compliant with the REACH legislation from products labelled with an “unknown” origin over just two years.

Meeting Minutes of the Chemicals Management Network of Expert Group on Thursday, 11 August 2022

ECHA Guide Documents have been translated into Turkish by the Department of Chemicals Management.

The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has translated the guide documents published by the European Chemicals Agency and presented them to the information of the chemical industry.

Within the scope of the Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (KKDIK Regulation), the meeting on the problems faced by the leading and only representative companies in the registration process and solution proposals will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.

The Design Of Safe And Sustainable Chemicals Requires Collaboration Across The Board

The European Commission has published the joint report on the concept of Safe and Sustainable-by Design (SSbD) agreed by all participants of the High-Level Roundtable on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability on 18 May 2022.

Revision Of EU CLP

Revision Of EU Classification, Labelling And Packaging Regulation: What Is At Stake?

Key Pillars For Sound Management Of Chemicals And Waste Framework Beyond 2020

International Partnerships And Targeted Capacity Building on Chemicals

REACH Revision

How Can The REACH Revision Secure Future-Proof Products For Europe?

Sharon McGuiness has become ECHA's new executive director

Cefic Welcomes The Election Of Sharon McGuinness As ECHA’s Next Executive Director

Safe And Sustainable-By-Design

Safe And Sustainable-By-Design Is An Opportunity That Gives The Chemical Industry Direction

Visit to the Department of Chemicals Management

Thursday, May 26, 2022 A visit was made to the Department of Chemicals Management (KYDB) of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change to convey the problems our industry is experiencing regarding the registration process within the scope of KKDIK regulation.

Solvents Human Exposure Database

The European Solvent Industry Group (ESIG) is updating its Solvents Human Exposure Database, the largest available source of solvent exposure data.

Cefic invites Europe to take part in the EcoDesign Forum

Cefic Calls For A Seat At The EcoDesign Forum To Help Position Europe As Leader In Sustainable Products

Cefic Calls For A Seat At The EcoDesign Forum

Cefic Calls For A Seat At The EcoDesign Forum To Help Position Europe As Leader In Sustainable Products

Cefic Statement On The Restrictions Roadmap

The European Chemical Industry Council has published a roadmap statement on the restriction of chemicals.

Cefic Statement On The Revision Of REACH

The European Chemical Industry Council has published a position paper on Cefic's REACH Revision.

Safe And Sustainable-By-Design: A transformative power

Safe And Sustainable-By-Design: The Transformative Power Behind Circular And Climate Neutral Innovations

Chemicals Management In Four African Countries

Cefic Welcomes New Multi-Stakeholder Project To Improve Chemicals Management In Four African Countries

Cefic Welcomes New Chemicals Management In Four African Countries

Cefic Welcomes New Multi-Stakeholder Project To Improve Chemicals Management In Four African Countries

REACH Dossier Improvement Action Plan

Chemical Industry’s REACH Dossier Improvement Action Plan To Provide More Transparency On Dossier Updates

Visit to the Department of Chemicals Management

The Chairman of our Association, Mr. Haluk Erceber and Regulatory Coordinator Dr. Ali Şenol Gündoğan visited the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, General Directorate of Environmental Management, Department of Chemicals Management on 16 March 2022 regarding the regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (KKDIK).

Cefic has released the 2021 update of the GHS application.

Cefic has published the 2021 update of the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) application

AB REACH Mixture Assessment Factor

How to maximize the EU chemical industry's contribution to the REACH Public Consultation?

Cefic has released the 2021 update of the GHS Document

Cefic has released the 2021 update of the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Document

EU REACH Mixture Assessment Factor

Cefic supports targeted application of the European Commission’s Mixture Assessment Factor

Cefic, With ICCA, Applauds Ambitious UNEA-5 Actions

Cefic, With ICCA, Applauds Ambitious UNEA-5 Actions To Address Plastic Pollution, Sound Management Of Chemicals And Waste