ACTIVE INGREDIENT
The active ingredient is assessed for its effect on the target pest and its properties in relation to humans, animals and the environment.
BIOCIDAL PRODUCT AUTHORISATION AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT PRODUCT
AUTHORISED PRODUCT
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Products marketed in Türkiye as mosquito and tick repellents fall within the scope of biocidal products and must have the relevant authorisation / permit record from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health.
When choosing a mosquito or tick repellent, check the product’s biocidal authorisation information, rather than relying only on the claims on the front of the pack.
CHECK THE AUTHORISATION BEFORE THE CLAIM.MOSQUITO / TICK REPELLENT CLAIMMosquito / Tick Repellent ProductBiocidal ProductAuthorisation / Permit Information Is Checked
COSMETIC PRODUCT
A cosmetic product may have its own intended use and safety requirements.
This does not replace biocidal product authorisation for a mosquito / tick repellent claim.Terms such as “natural”, “plant-based”, “organic” or “body spray” do not indicate that a product is authorised as a biocidal mosquito / tick repellent.
WHAT IS BEHIND THE AUTHORISATION?
Authorisation is more than a number; it is the result of scientific and official assessment.
FINISHED PRODUCT
The product itself is assessed for efficacy against the target pest, stability, method of use and safety.
AUTHORISED USE
The authorisation and label specify which pests the product may be used against, how it may be used and under which conditions.
FROM THE BACK TO THE INNER LABEL
ON THE BACK AND INNER LABEL
WHERE SHOULD YOU LOOK?
Some information on Sinkov products is provided in the inner layers of the back label. To reach the inner label, peel back the label from the “Buradan Açınız” (Open Here) corner at the top right.
- 01Authorisation date and number
- 02Active ingredient information
- 03Instructions for use
- 04Target pest information
- 05Warnings and method of use
When shopping online
Do not decide based only on the front of the pack. Check readable photographs of the back label and any fold-out inner labels. If authorisation or usage information is not visible, ask the seller for label images showing this information.
OFFICIAL SOURCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
CHECK FOR YOURSELF.
Check the back label before buying. If you are unsure, verify the authorisation information through an official source.
Mosquito / Tick Repellent Products
Open the ÜTS Information Bank of the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK), Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, and follow these menu steps:
- Open the “Bilgi Bankası” (Information Bank) menu.
- Select “Biyosidal Ürün Ruhsatlarını Listele” (List Biocidal Product Authorisations) from the menu.
- Enter the brand name or barcode number to search.
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) — ÜTS Information Bank
The link opens the entry screen. Use the menu to find the authorisation list.
Insecticides and Electric Liquid Products
Check the product information against the current List of Permitted Biocidal Products.
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Public Health (HSGM) — Permitted Biocidal Products
On the official page, find the “İzinli Biyosidal Ürünler Listesi” (List of Permitted Biocidal Products) section.
This page has not been prepared, supported or approved by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. The official links are provided solely to help consumers verify product authorisation information.