Legal background
Why Should You Appoint a Responsible Technical Person?
In Türkiye, cosmetic product manufacturers are obligated to guarantee that their products comply with the Turkey Cosmetics Regulation, ISO 22716 (GMP), and other applicable regulations before placing them on the market.
This obligation is fulfilled by a qualified Responsible Technical Person. The Responsible Technical Person is also responsible for continuously keeping their knowledge up to date in the areas of scientific advancements, product safety, manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements and updates.
Failure to appoint a qualified Responsible Technical Person may result in the following risks:
- Inadequate product safety and quality control processes
- Non-compliance with the Turkey Cosmetics Regulation in force in Türkiye, ISO 22716 (GMP), and related regulations
- Risk of sanctions, administrative fines, or sales restrictions during cosmetic inspections in Türkiye
- Product recalls and damage to brand reputation
For sustainable success in the Turkey market, working with an expert Responsible Technical Person is therefore of critical importance.