Current news from our association
The European Responsible Care® Awards 2023
As European chemical industry embarks on the biggest transformation in its history, this year RC awards will recognise our industry’s efforts to go climate neutral, circular, digital and transition to safe and sustainable chemicals.
4.5.2023
EU CBAM, ETS & Social Climate Fund
The European Parliament adopted the regulations on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Emissions Trading System (ETS) & Social Climate Fund on April 18th, 2023
24.4.2023
Türkiye's Updated Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)
The Republic of Turkey submitted the updated Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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Guidance to Implementation of CBAM
The European Union has published a guidance document for the implementation of the Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Cefic Advocacy Trackers
The European Chemical Industry Council has published the document that includes the impact assessment of the laws, regulations and directives and the current latest situation published by the European Commission within the framework of the European Green Deal
3.4.2023
EU Chemical Industry Facts And Figures 2023
2023 Edition Of The EU Chemical Industry Facts And Figures And Regional Landscape is published
23.2.2023
TKSD 19th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting
The 19th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of our Association was held on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Istanbul Kozyatağı Hilton Hotel with the wide participation of our members.
20.2.2023
The EU Chemical Industry Transition Pathway
A Milestone Moment For The European Chemicals Industry: The EU Chemical Industry Transition Pathway Helps Define The Sector’s Path To 2050
27.1.2023
The RC Self-Assessment Web Tool has been opened for assessment for 2023
The Responsible Care Self-Assessment Web Tool has been launched for the 2023 cycle.
EU Court ruling on TiO2 C & L
On 23 November 2022, the EU General Court annulled the Commission 2019 CLP Delegated Act insofar as it concerns the harmonised classification and labelling of titanium dioxide (TiO2).
EU27 Chemical Trade Analysis with Türkiye
The trade analysis between EU27 and Türkiye prepared by Dr. Moncef Hadhri, Cefic Manager Economic Affairs, Industrial Policy and Competitiveness has been presented for your information
11.11.2022
Cefic Chemicals Monthly Report (CMR) 25 October 2022
Slide presentation and Summary Information of the "Cefic Chemical Industry Monthly Report (CMR)" for the quarter dated October 25, 2022 is presented for your information.
10.11.2022
Cefic Responsible Care Webtool Webinar
Explore the Latest Updates and Features of the Responsible Care Self-Assessment Webtool
Enery Crisis: The EU Chemical Industry is reaching Breaking Point
The current energy crisis has reached an unsustainable level for the European chemical industry.
20.10.2022
Cefic National Emergency Plan Tracker
The European Chemical Industry Council has published the document providing a detailed overview of the member states' national precautionary support and the National Emergency Plan.
29.9.2022
The Medium Term Program (2023-2025)
The Medium Term Program (MTP) covering the period of 2023-2025 was published in the Official Gazette dated 4 September 2022, in the repeated issue of 31943.
19.9.2022
State of the European Union 2022
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave her third State of the European Union address,
15.9.2022
Cefic Chemicals Monthly Report (CMR) 29 August 2022
Slide presentation and Summary Information of the "Cefic Chemical Industry Monthly Report (CMR)" for the quarter dated August 9, 2022 is presented for your information.
1.9.2022
Regulation on EU coordinated gas demand reduction measures
The European Council formally approved the Regulation on coordinated demand reduction measures for gas. Member States will now need to update their National Contingency plans by 31 October 2022 and explain what measures Governments have taken to reduce gas consumption by 15% from 1.08.22-31.03.23.
10.8.2022
2nd Draft - Transition Pathway for Chemicals
The 2nd Draft Roadmap for the Transition Process for Chemicals, which is planned to be published by the European Commission within the framework of the European Green Deal was shared with the European Chemical Industry Council Cefic.
Upcoming EU Chemical Legislation
Upcoming EU chemical Legislation Puts Europe's Fourth Largest Manufacturing Industry at a Crucial Crossroads
Cefic Advocacy Actions
The European Chemical Industry Council has published the document that includes the impact assessment and the current latest situation regarding the laws, regulations and directives published by the European Commission within the framework of the Cefic European Green Deal
European Green Deal Update - New Emissions Trading System
European Parliament adopted most of the Fit for 55 clauses including the Border Carbon Amendment on 22nd of June 2022
Responsible Care Global Charter Signatory Companies List
8 TKSD members are included in the list of signatory companies of the ICCA Responsible Care® Global Charter
Cefic Şubat Bülteni
Avrupa Kimya Endüstri Konseyi tarafından hazırlanan ve Avrupa Kimya Endüstrisinde Şubat ayında öne çıkan konuların yer aldığı bültene ulaşabilirsiniz.
Cefic Director General Marco Mensink Interview
Cefic Director General Marco Mensink gave an interview for Chemical Today on the changing outlook of the European Industry.
Cefic January Bulletin
You can reach the bulletin prepared by the European Chemical Industry Council, which includes the highlights of the European Chemical Industry in January.
TURKCHEM TV Interview: Raw Materials Incentives in Turkey
TURKCHEM TV Interview of TKSD President Sn. Haluk Erceber
Our Painful Loss
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Rami ATIKOĞLU, a member of the Board of the Turkish Chemical Industrialists Association. May God have mercy on the deceased, we express our condolences to his family, fans and industrialists.
Responsible Care® Self-Assessment 2021 Cycle
The Responsible Care® Self-Assessment Cycle started on 1 December 2021. Deadline 30 November 2022
European Chemicals Industry Facts & Figures 2022
European Chemical Industry Council Cefic published European Chemicals Industry Facts & Figures 2022
Latest News
Cefic Statement On The Publication Of The European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act
European Chemical Industry Council presented its statement on the Publication Of The European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act
16.3.2023
The Journey Of Petrochemicals Explained: From Raw Materials To 95% Of All Manufactured Goods
Petrochemicals Europe, an industry group of Cefic, has recently updated its flowchart, illustrating the complex journey of petrochemicals from raw materials to everyday products.
16.3.2023
VIII. Istanbul Carbon Summit - May 2, 2023
The 8th Istanbul Carbon Summit event, which will be held on February 23, 2023, has been updated as May 2, 2023.
28.2.2023
The Recognition Of The Mass Balance Chain Of Custody Is Key To Accelerating Chemical Recycling And Meeting The EU’s Climate And Circularity Targets
10.1.2023
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Current Trends in Paint Industry Packaging Webinar
The Paint Manufacturers Association (Bosad) is organizing a "Current Trends in Paint Industry Packaging Webinar" with the Rigid Plastic Packaging Manufacturers Association (SEPA)
15.12.2022
Legislation Information
Regarding the use of Letter of Credit in Imports in Egypt
9.11.2022
Draft Regulation on Waste Management Responsible Companies - Clone
Draft Regulation on Waste Management Responsible Companies
12.10.2022
IFC Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) Report - Manufacturing Industry Questions - Clone
IFC Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) Report-Manufacturing Industry Questions
11.10.2022
Regarding NACE 19, 20 and 22 (4 in NACE Rev. 2)] the Question Set. - Clone
Regarding NACE 19, 20 and 22 (4 in NACE Rev. 2)] the Question Set.
10.10.2022
BASF CEO Dr. Martin Brudermüller Re-Elected President Of Cefic
Today, Martin Brudermüller, CEO of BASF was re-elected President of Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council) for another 2-year term, effective immediately, at Cefic’s annual General Assembly.
7.10.2022
Fighting Plastic Waste: The Complementary Power Of Recycling Technologies
The complementarity of recycling technologies and an enabling legislative framework are crucial.
29.9.2022
Cefic’s Counterproposal To Assess The Carbon Footprint Of Bio-Based Products
European Chemical Industry publishes its positipn on PEF (Product Environment Footprint)
21.9.2022
Türkiye - Bangladesh Business Forum and Bilateral Company Meetings, 29 September 2022, Istanbul
Türkiye - Bangladesh Business Forum and Bilateral Company Meetings, 29 September 2022, Istanbul
14.9.2022
India Türkiye Chemical Business Meeting
The Trade Development Council of India (TPCI), with the support of the Indian Ministry of Commerce, will lead a 30-Member business delegation dealing with Dyes and Dye Intermediates, Chemicals, Agricultural Chemicals, Cosmetics, Toilet Specialty Chemicals and Fragrance.
29.8.2022
Sustainable Development Coordination Board
Presidential Circular No. 2022/12 on the National Sustainable Development Coordination Board was published in the Official Gazette dated 19 July 2022.
19.7.2022
The Full Potential of The Bioeconomy
How To Achieve The Full Potential Of The Bioeconomy In Accelerating Europe’s Transformation?
12.7.2022
Cefic Joins Major EU Inititive for Safe and Sustainable Materials
Cefic Joins Major EU Initiative Launched To Accelerate The Transition To Safe And Sustainable Materials, Products And Processes
4.7.2022
Chemical Innovation in Practice
From Centaurs And Unicorns To Reality: Chemical Innovation In Practice
24.6.2022
Can Advanced Materials Open the Future of a Green and Digital Europe?
Daniel Witthaut, Executive Director of Innovation at the European Chemical Industry Council, conveyed her views on the subject.
15.6.2022
The Duo That Unlocks Industry’s Potential To Go Through The “Double Twin” Transition: Innovation And A Supportive EU Policy Framework
Innovation and a supportive EU policy framework are unlocking the industry's potential to go through a double-twin transition.
8.6.2022
Enabling Europe’s Resilience Towards An Open Strategic Autonomy
Enabling Europe’s Resilience Towards An Open Strategic Autonomy: Diversify Supplies, Strengthen Ties And Accelerate Innovation
1.6.2022
EU and US Chemical Industries Ministerial Meeting
U.S. And EU Chemical Industries Welcome Ministerial Meeting To Advance Transatlantic Cooperation
15.5.2022
EU Regulation 2022/576 of 8 April 2022
Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 on restrictive measures in the face of Russian actions that destabilize the situation in Ukraine
15.4.2022
New Cefic Position Paper
The new Cefic Position Paper highlights industry efforts and the role of chemical recycling in making plastic waste a valuable resource
7.4.2022
EKOK-DIES 1st Mandatory Workshop: Chemical Sector
Our QHSE Coordinator Yasemin Kayhan attended the 1st Mandatory Workshop focused on the Chemical Sector of the Project for Determining Turkey's Industrial Emissions Strategy within the Scope of Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control.
22.03.2022
Industrial Water Use Efficiency Project
The “Industrial Water Use Efficiency Project According to NACE Codes” was launched on 07.07.2021 in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
15.3.2022
Concluding Statement of Türkiye on the Road to Green Development
As a result of the “Turkey on the Road to Green Development” meeting organized by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, an 11-item final declaration was published.
17.2.2022
Regardig the Investment Invitation of the Russian Federation
The Ministry of Industry and Technology was informed about the invitation for the investment of the Russian Federation on the Caspian Sea coast.
19.01.2022
2021 Chemical Industry Evaluation
TKSD President Mr. Haluk Erceber evaluated the year 2021 for TURKCHEM.
11.01.2022
Lower and Upper Limits of Prime Basic Earnings
R.T. Social Security Institution Presidency has published daily and monthly income lower and upper limits for insurance premiums.
10.1.2022
Severance Pay Ceiling
R.T. The severance pay ceiling has been announced by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
07.01.2022
Announcements
Current announcements from our association
"Chemical Assessment Expert ("KDU") Training
21.07.2022
ORGANIZATIONS WE ARE MEMBER OF
TKSD is a member of the European Chemical Manufacturers Council.
TKSD is a member of the Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation
TKSD is a member of the Federation of Sectoral Associations
TKSD is a member of the Chemical Industry Platform
ORGANIZATIONS WE COOPERATE WITH
