Turkey is one of the largest markets close to Europe, and Turkish consumer rules expect products to come with instructions in Turkish. If you export machinery, electronics, appliances or medical devices, the Turkish manual is not a detail to leave to the last week before shipping.
Why the manual must be in Turkish
Turkish consumer protection rules require that products offered to consumers come with an introduction and user guide (tanıtma ve kullanma kılavuzu) in Turkish. Turkey has also aligned many technical rules with the European ones, so CE-marked products usually need Turkish safety information, warnings and declarations as well. The importer or distributor is normally the first to be asked for these documents.
Documents that usually need translation
- User and installation manuals
- Safety instructions, warning labels and packaging texts
- Warranty terms and service information
- Declarations of conformity and safety data sheets
How to get a good Turkish manual
- Send editable files (Word, InDesign, XML) whenever possible: the layout stays intact and the cost is lower than working from PDF.
- Share a glossary or the previous manuals, so the same part always has the same name.
- Keep units, values and safety symbols exactly as in the source and check them after layout.
- Plan updates: when the product changes, only the changed text needs to be translated again.
Rules depend on the product category and can change, so check the exact requirements with your importer or a regulatory consultant. We take care of the language: technical translators with experience in your sector, a second check and a final review of the layout.
