Turkey Updates Customs Clearance Standards, Mandating Separate CE Noise Certificates

Turkish customs released new regulations for industrial machinery. All imported air compressors must provide independent CE noise certificates in addition to the original CE MD mechanical safety certification, and only documents issued by authorized institutions are accepted for clearance. The inspection rate of portable mining and construction compressors rises to 60%. Goods without complete certifications will be detained, returned or subject to heavy fines. Local distributors report that European brands require a 3-month certification cycle, while Chinese compressors with full CE and noise certifications saw orders jump 41% month-on-month.