UTS Notification under the Turkish Cosmetics Regulation
Legal background
Under the Turkish Cosmetics Regulation, cosmetics cannot be legally sold in Türkiye without a valid UTS notification. The notification links your product to a registered company and a Responsible Person, forming the basis for traceability and market surveillance by the Ministry of Health.
Failure to properly notify your product can result in:
- Product bans and blocked imports.
- Fines and market surveillance alerts.
- Brand damage and loss of consumer trust.
- Delays in product launch and market expansion.
Our services
How Obelis Handles Your UTS Notification from Start to Finish
At Obelis Group, we act as your Responsible Person and ensure that your cosmetic products meet all requirements before being placed on the Turkish market.
Our support includes:
● Verifying your product formula in line with Turkish Cosmetics Regulation.
● Coordinating laboratory tests and Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment Reports (CPSR).
● Reviewing your labels and claims for compliance.
● Completing and submitting the UTS notification on your behalf.
By partnering with Obelis, you gain a dedicated regulatory partner who ensures every detail aligns with the cosmetic product notification portal requirements, helping you enter the Turkish market faster, more securely, and with peace of mind.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the official product registration in the Turkish Product Tracking System (ÜTS) that links your cosmetic product to a registered company and Responsible Person.
The manufacturer or appointed Responsible Person must submit the UTS notification before a cosmetic product can be legally sold in Türkiye.
Without a valid UTS notification, products cannot be sold, may face import bans, fines, or regulatory actions, and could damage brand reputation in Türkiye.
Yes. Obelis acts as the Responsible Person, coordinating documentation, formula verification, lab tests, label review, and submitting the UTS notification on your behalf.
Yes. Any changes to the product, its formula, or manufacturer must be reported in the UTS to maintain compliance in Türkiye.
