Blue Guide on the Implementation of EU Product Rules

Dear Member,
In the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, with reference to the letter dated 08.01.2024, numbered E-98353802-010.08-00092656179 and entitled ''Blue Guide on the Implementation of EU Product Rules'', it is stated that under the Customs Union Decision signed with the European Union (EU), our country is obliged to adopt and implement the EU's horizontal rules in the field of product safety and its product-specific legislation
, and it is explained that the aim is to achieve harmonization with EU technical legislation, ensure the free movement of Turkish goods in the EU market and provide safe products to our citizens.

The letter informs that the updated version of the Blue Guide, prepared by the European Commission in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the free movement of goods in the single market, a better understanding of EU horizontal rules and product rules, and to contribute to a more coherent and uniform application of these rules, was published in the Official Journal of the EU dated 29 June 2022.

The letter mentions that the guide explains EU product legislation with all its concepts and processes, and that in particular, matters relating to changes following the adoption of Market Surveillance and Compliance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, distance and online sales to the EU market, modification and repair of products, software, product instructions and safety information, and the post-Brexit situation have been added. It is also emphasized that the Guide is intended for those wishing to obtain information on the provisions ensuring a high level of protection regarding product safety within the Union, as well as on the free movement of goods.

The letter further states that the said guide has been translated into Turkish in order to guide all relevant stakeholders in our country in areas such as the conformity assessment process in the design and manufacture of products, accreditation, market surveillance and inspection, and import inspection, and that the guide can be accessed at https://ticaret.gov.tr/urun-guvenligi/guncel-mavi-rehber.

Kind regards,
Elazığ Chamber of Commerce and Industry