TAREKS
Also called: Risk Esaslı Ticarette Teknik Denetim Sistemi
Türkiye's electronic system for risk-based technical checks on imported and exported products subject to product safety and conformity rules. Importers apply through TAREKS, the system selects consignments for inspection, and a control document is issued for customs.
In practice
Products covered by product safety communiqués cannot be cleared in Türkiye until TAREKS clearance is obtained, which can add days to import times.
Applies to: 
Türkiye
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