The Cosmetics Manufacturers and Researchers Association (KÜAD) completed a series of official visits to public institutions and industry leaders, meeting with representatives from the Istanbul Chemicals and Chemical Products Exporters' Association (İKMİB), the Ministry of Commerce, and the Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). Led by KÜAD Board Chairman Fuat Arslan, the delegation discussed regulatory frameworks and international growth strategies for the Turkish cosmetics sector.
During the meetings, the delegation consulted with İKMİB Vice President İbrahim Aracı on branding and export potential. Discussions with the Ministry of Commerce covered retail trade draft regulations with Head of Retail Trade Burak Kaplan, advertising standards with Heads of Advertising Inspection Fazıl Şal and Erhan Turhan, and e-export opportunities with Head of E-Export, Digital Marketing and New Generation Technologies Hasan Önal. Additionally, the team met with TİTCK Head of Cosmetic Products Esra Gizem Türkcanoğlu to review the "Responsible Technical Personnel Regulation."
Executive Statement
Evaluating the public-private alignment, Fuat Arslan, Chairman of the Board at KÜAD, stated:
The cosmetics industry possesses a dynamic structure covering production, exports, digital trade, retail applications, and consumer communication. For this reason, we value maintaining strong communication and collaboration with relevant public institutions on all topics that directly concern our sector. Through these visits, we had the opportunity to evaluate current regulations and share our industry's needs directly. We believe that a joint working culture established between the public sector and industry will increase the competitiveness of Turkish cosmetics and strengthen its position in global markets.
