ACTIVE INGREDIENT
The active ingredient is assessed for its effect on the target pest and its properties in relation to people, animals and the environment.
BIOCIDAL AUTHORISATION & PRODUCT CHOICE
WHY DOES
AUTHORISATION MATTER?
In Türkiye, products marketed as mosquito or tick repellents are biocidal products and must hold the relevant authorisation or permit from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye.
When choosing a mosquito or tick repellent, check its biocidal authorisation details as well as the claims on the front of the pack.
CHECK THE AUTHORISATION BEFORE THE CLAIMS.MOSQUITO / TICK REPELLENT CLAIMMosquito / Tick RepellentBiocidal ProductCheck Authorisation / Permit Details
COSMETIC PRODUCT
A cosmetic product may have its own intended use and safety requirements.
It does not replace biocidal authorisation for a mosquito or tick repellent claim.Terms such as “natural”, “plant-based”, “organic” or “body spray” do not establish that a product is authorised as a mosquito or tick repellent.
WHAT DOES AUTHORISATION COVER?
An authorisation is more than a number: it is the outcome of scientific and official assessment.
FINISHED PRODUCT
The product itself is assessed for efficacy against its target, stability, application and safety.
AUTHORISED USE
The authorisation and label define which pests the product can be used against, how to apply it and under what conditions.
FROM THE BACK TO THE INNER LABEL
WHAT TO CHECK ON
THE BACK AND INNER LABELS
Some information on Sinkov products appears inside the back label. To reach it, open the label at the upper-right corner marked “Buradan Açınız” (“Open here”).
- 01Authorisation date and number
- 02Active ingredient details
- 03Application instructions
- 04Target pest information
- 05Warnings and method of use
When shopping online
Do not judge by the front of the pack alone. Check readable photographs of the back label and any peel-open inner labels. If authorisation or application information is missing, ask the seller for photographs showing those details.
OFFICIAL SOURCES: TÜRKİYE’S MINISTRY OF HEALTH
YOU CAN CHECK FOR YOURSELF.
Check the back label before buying. If you are unsure, verify the authorisation through an official source.
Mosquito / Tick Repellents
Open the ÜTS Information Bank of the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK), part of Türkiye’s Ministry of Health, then follow these menu steps:
- Bilgi Bankası (Information Bank) Open the menu.
- Biyosidal Ürün Ruhsatlarını Listele (List Biocidal Product Authorisations) Choose this option.
- Brand name or barcode number Enter it to search.
Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK), Ministry of Health — ÜTS Information Bank
The link opens the entry screen; use its menu to reach the authorisation list.
Insecticides and Electric Liquid Products
Check product details against the current list of permitted biocidal products.
General Directorate of Public Health (HSGM), Ministry of Health of Türkiye — Permitted Biocidal Products
On the official page, find “İzinli Biyosidal Ürünler Listesi” (List of Permitted Biocidal Products).
This page was not prepared, supported or endorsed by Türkiye’s Ministry of Health. Official links are provided solely to help consumers verify authorisation details.