SDS compliant with KKDIK

The KKDIK regulation (Kimyasalların Kaydı, Değerlendirilmesi, İzni ve Kısıtlanması Yönetmeliği) is Turkey’s legal framework for the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemical substances. It is similar to the European Union’s REACH regulation.

Implemented by the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, KKDIK aims to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals, while promoting the safe use of chemicals on the Turkish market.

Annex II of KKDIK outlines the requirements for the preparation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under KKDIK. It is important to note that there are certain differences in the preparation of SDSs:

The structure of SDSs under KKDIK follows the same 16-section format required by REACH. However, specific requirements may differ based on Turkish regulations and national guidelines.

Mandatory Language: SDSs in Turkey must be written in Turkish. This is a strict requirement under KKDIK.

Local Contact Information: SDSs must include relevant local contact details, including information about the Turkish supplier or importer and emergency contacts such as the National Poison Information Center (UZEM).

Authorization and Restriction Information: KKDIK requires the inclusion of specific information regarding substances subject to authorization or restriction according to its annexes. Substances subject to authorization must be listed with their KKDIK reference number, and restricted substances must comply with specified conditions of use.

Updates and Revisions: SDSs must be updated to reflect new information related to substances or mixtures, in accordance with KKDIK requirements. The supplier is obligated to inform recipients of any revision within one year.

Classification and Labelling under the SEA Regulation: In addition to KKDIK, SDSs must comply with the SEA Regulation (Sınıflandırma, Etiketleme ve Ambalajlama), which is the Turkish equivalent of the EU CLP regulation governing the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures.