Türkiye Sets New Rules on KKDIK Registration

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has announced via its official website that the long-awaited procedures and principles under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (KKDİK) regulation have been finalized.

Draft versions of the communiqué had previously been shared with the public, and feedback from industry stakeholders was collected. It was known that the document had reached its final stage and was awaiting signature. The communiqué is expected to be published on the Official Gazette in the coming days.

The highlights of the circular can be listed as below:

• Selection of Lead Registrants:

  • Lead companies will be determined by the end of 2025.
  • If no volunteer LR is found, an appointment will be made under the guidance of TOBB  (Turkish Union of Chambers & Commodity Exchange).
  • SIEF members will have 30 days to respond, and decisions will be based on a simple majority.

• Responsibilities of Lead Companies:

  • For substances without a submitted registration dossier, the lead company must share data gap analysis, tonnage bands, and contractual details with SIEF and seek renewed approval.
  • If approval is not obtained, the lead company will lose its status, and a new lead will be appointed.

• Temporary Registration Dossier:

  • If the LR cannot access existing data, it must submit a temporary registration dossier by March 31, 2026.
  • Member companies must submit their temporary dossiers by September 30, 2026.

• Pre-SIEF (Pre-registration) Deadlines:

  • For substances already placed on the market, the pre-registration deadline is October 31, 2025.
  • For substances placed on the market after this date, a 30-day pre-MBDF window will apply.

• New Working Groups:

  • Two main groups will be established within the Ministry: Chemicals Advisory Group and Chemicals Science Group, to ensure scientific and strategic process management.