⌗ Service
TSE Certification Consulting
- Duration
- 2-6 months depending on certificate type
TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) — Türkiye's standard-setting and certification body. TSE-marked certificates are a seal of trust in the Turkish domestic market, mandatory in certain sectors (public tenders, specific product groups), and add value in parallel with CE/international standards for exports.
Asil's role: selecting the right certificate type, preparing the application file, coordinating tests, accompaniment for audits.
§1 TSE certificate types
| Certificate | Scope |
|---|---|
| TSE Product Certificate | Conformity to Turkish Standards — "TSE" stamp on packaging |
| TSEK (TSE Conformity) | When no Turkish standard exists, compliance with other standards |
| TSE Service Location Certificate | Restaurants, hotels, hairdressers, fitness — service sector |
| TSE Quality Conformity Certificate | Frequently required in tenders; product conformity to standards |
| TSE-HYB (Service Competence Certificate) | Repair + after-sales service (automotive, white goods) |
| Halal Certificate | TSE's halal certification (HAK-accredited) |
§2 Which sectors need it?
- Public tenders — some Ministry of Public Works, Health, Education tenders require TSE
- Building material manufacturers — TSE Product Certificate required by regulation
- Automotive after-sales service — TSE-HYB mandatory
- Restaurants + hotels — TSE Service Location Certificate for prestige + customer trust
- Exporters — TSE alongside CE/ISO for domestic market reflection
§3 Process (TSE Product Certificate example)
| Step | Duration |
|---|---|
| Identifying the relevant Turkish Standard (TS) | 1-2 weeks |
| Determining product test needs | 1 week |
| Testing at TSE laboratory or accredited test centre | 4-8 weeks |
| Production site inspection (quality management system) | 2-3 weeks |
| Application file + submission to TSE | 1 week |
| TSE review + approval | 4-6 weeks |
| Certificate issuance + agreement | 1-2 weeks |
Total: 3-5 months. Service location certificate is shorter (1-2 months).
§4 TSE vs CE
| Aspect | TSE | CE |
|---|---|---|
| Market | Türkiye | EU single market (28 countries) |
| Issued by | TSE (government body) | Manufacturer declaration, NB approval |
| Mandatory? | In some sectors + public tenders | For New Approach scope products |
| Cost | Lower (domestic) | Higher (testing + NB fees) |
| Duration | 3-5 months | 3-9 months |
| Export value | Limited | High |
Asil plans both together — domestic market + EU export combination.
§5 Counterfeit TSE stamp warning
There are unaccredited "TSE-like" stamps in the market. TSE certificates must be verified at www.tse.org.tr — firm name verified by certificate number. Counterfeit stamp use is subject to administrative + criminal sanctions under Law No. 132.
§6 KOSGEB Certification Support
Under the KOSGEB General Support Programme, TSE certificate costs are 50-75% reimbursed (SME status required). Asil starts TSE process and KOSGEB application in parallel.
Detailed matching available in our Incentive Guide.
§7 Asil's TSE-HYB registration
Asil Patent ve Danışmanlık holds TSE-HYB registration no. 24864 as an accredited "agent service" with T.C. TSE. Verify in our Agent Registry Verification tool.
Sources
- Law No. 132 establishing the Turkish Standards Institution
- TSE Certification Directorate guides
- TSE-HYB Service Competence Certificate Directive
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