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At present, there are two main regulations for implementing chemical classification, labelling and SDS: Turkish CLP Regulation & Turkish SDS Regulation.

The latest Turkish SDS Regulation - Regulation on Preparation and Distribution of Safety Data Sheets regarding Dangerous Substances and Preparations is published in Official Gazette with number 29204 on 15 Dec 2014 and fully comes into force on 1 June 2016.

It aligns the Turkish SDS format with EU SDS regulation 453/2010/EC and sets detailed requirements on the content and order of sections in Turkish SDSs. 

By-law on classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and mixtures (11.12.2013/28848) also known as SEA
By-law on preparation and distribution of Safety Data Sheets (26.12.2008/27092)

However, SDS and labelling in Turkey have its own additional requirements.

Classification and labelling must be declared to environment department and urban development department.

Classification:

Use of harmonized classification if possible;

Propose harmonised classification when appropriate;

Notify classification and labelling info to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization (MoEU);

Labelling:

Standard GHS label elements; 

Language: in Turkish

Additional info: nominal quantity needs to be displayed on labels;

Words such as "non-toxic or not harmful" are not allowed.

SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

Language: in Turkish

Standard 16-section SDSs;

Must be prepared in Turkish and provided free of charge;

Must be prepared by certified SDS experts in Turkey;

A copy of SDSs shall be submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

Please note an expert holding a current certificate cannot prepare new SDSs before he/she receives new accreditations.