Legal background
Responsible Person under the Turkish Cosmetics Regulation
The Türkiye Cosmetics Regulation requires that all cosmetic products placed on the market in Türkiye are associated with an appointed Responsible Person who assumes legal responsibility for compliance.
Incorrect appointment of a Responsible Person, or assuming that the importer can automatically take on this role, may create significant risks for brands:
- Loss of control over regulatory compliance processes in Türkiye
- Limited distribution flexibility due to reliance on importers
- Delayed market access due to incomplete or incorrect documentation
- Regulatory penalties, product recalls, or sales bans due to missed updates in the Türkiye Cosmetics Regulation
- Damage to brand reputation