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Jul 27, 2025
Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change

KKDIK Status in Turkey

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Current status of KKDIK (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation in Turkey:

**Current Status:**

- **Procedures and Principles** not yet published

- **Chemical Assessment Expert (KDU)** training ongoing

- **KKS (Chemical Registration System)** under development

- **Pilot applications** planned

**Expected Dates:**

- **Pre-MBDF:** October 31, 2025 (for existing substances)

- **Lead registrant determination:** December 31, 2025

- **Provisional registration start:** January 1, 2026

- **Final registration date:** March 31, 2026

**What Companies Need to Do:**

**1. Preparation Phase:**

- Chemical inventory compilation

- Tonnage calculations

- Data collection and evaluation

- Contact with KDU

**2. Technical Preparation:**

- Chemical safety assessment

- Toxicology data preparation

- Environmental impact analysis

- Risk assessment

**3. Organizational Preparation:**

- Internal process determination

- Responsibility distribution

- Budget planning

- Timeline creation

**Important Notes:**

- **Only KDUs** can perform registration

- **Joint registration** groups will be formed

- **Data sharing** will be mandatory

- **Safety Data Sheets** (SDS) will be updated

**Conclusion:** KKDIK process is accelerating. Companies need to prepare urgently.