Türkiye completes EU machinery safety harmonization to boost $10B exports
- New EU safety alignment to cut certification costs for Turkish machinery, benefiting the free movement of goods under Customs Union, Trade Ministry says
By Mert Davut and Emir Yildirim
ANKARA / ISTANBUL (AA) - The Turkish Trade Ministry said a declaration was signed to confirm that Türkiye had completed its alignment with the EU’s machinery safety legislation to fulfill the requirements of the Customs Union.
The regulatory harmonization “paves the way for the Turkish machinery sector to benefit from the free movement of goods across European markets.”
Ankara can now designate accredited notified bodies within Türkiye, enabling Turkish machinery exporters to conduct their conformity assessment and certification procedures at home instead of relying on foreign institutions.
The local assessments will be recognized under the same conditions as those performed by EU manufacturers.
The deal marks a major milestone in simplifying technical and administrative processes that Turkish exporters deal with when accessing the European single market.
The financial costs and administrative burdens associated with these regulatory procedures will be significantly reduced.
The alignment will reportedly benefit more than $10 billion worth of Turkish machinery exports to the EU per year.
Machinery sales make up 10% of Türkiye’s total export volume to the EU, according to the ministry.