Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK)

What Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) does

TÜRKAK (Türk Akreditasyon Kurumu / Turkish Accreditation Agency) is Turkey's sole national accreditation body, established in 2001 and operating under the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agency accredits conformity assessment bodies — testing and calibration laboratories, medical laboratories, inspection bodies, product/personnel/management system certification bodies, proficiency testing providers, reference material producers, biobanks, and greenhouse gas emission verifiers — against international standards including ISO/IEC 17025, 17020, 17021, 17024, 17029, 17034, 17043, 17065, ISO 15189, and ISO 20387. As of the most recent disclosed figures, 2,322 organizations are accredited across these categories, and Turkey ranks 10th among 184 countries in the IAF Global Quality Infrastructure Index.

The agency operates a digital ecosystem anchored by three platforms: ASİST (Akreditasyon Süreç İşletim Sistemi), the accreditation process management system handling applications, documents, assessment workflows, and decision-making; YETBİS (Yeterlilik Testleri Bilgi Sistemi), the proficiency testing information system that connects laboratories with proficiency testing programs; and 'asist-an', an AI-supported NLP chatbot launched in June 2026 and built entirely on TURKAK's own infrastructure to provide conversational support across accreditation processes. The agency is a full member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), and the European Accreditation (EA), giving accredited bodies automatic international recognition through mutual recognition arrangements (MLAs).

TÜRKAK generates revenue through three streams: recurring accreditation service fees (governed by the R10.02 Service Fees Guide, with separate pricing for domestic and foreign applicants), document review fees (19,000 TL per domestic review, €750 per foreign review for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certificates, test/calibration/inspection reports), and public training program fees (3,800–11,400 TL+VAT per attendee). Distribution is primarily self-serve through the ASİST portal and e-portal. As a government institution, TÜRKAK also holds the statutory role of sole National Monitoring Authority for Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) under Presidential Decree No. 4, and it operates with public funding under ministerial oversight, led by Secretary General Banu Müderrisoğlu.

Name

Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK)

Legal name

Türk Akreditasyon Kurumu

Website

https://turkak.org.tr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

TÜRKAK is Turkey's sole national accreditation body, operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to accredit conformity assessment bodies — testing/calibration/medical labs, inspection and certification bodies, and GHG verifiers — against international ISO/IEC standards, with 2,322 accredited organizations and full membership in IAF, ILAC, and EA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accreditation Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.) (EDADACAB)

Keywords

• Accreditation services
• Conformity assessment
• Testing laboratory accreditation
• Certification body accreditation
• Inspection body accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara, Cankaya

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Service Fees: TURKAK generates revenue through accreditation service fees charged to conformity assessment bodies seeking accreditation. Fees vary by service type and organization origin (domestic vs. foreign).
2. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from public training programs on accreditation standards and conformity assessment, with fees ranging from 3,800 TL to 11,400 TL plus VAT depending on the training type.
3. Document Review Fees: Fees charged for reviewing accredited documents and reports, including confirmation letters for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certificates, test reports, calibration certificates, and inspection reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TURKAK is Turkey's sole national accreditation body that provides third-party accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies, including testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, certification bodies, and medical laboratories. It evaluates the competence of these organizations against international standards and grants accreditation, enabling them to demonstrate technical competence for global market access.

Product overview

TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency) is Turkey's national accreditation body operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It offers a unified platform of accreditation services through its digital ecosystem comprising ASİST (accreditation process management system), YETBİS (proficiency testing information system), and the recently launched asist-an AI chatbot. The organization provides accreditation for conformity assessment bodies across testing, calibration, medical laboratories, inspection, certification (product, personnel, management systems), reference material production, proficiency testing, biobanks, and greenhouse gas verification. TÜRKAK also delivers public training programs on international standards and maintains an online searchable registry of over 2,300 accredited organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Accreditation Services Accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories against international standards, granting formal recognition of technical competence for organizations operating in Turkey.
• Inspection Body Accreditation Accreditation of inspection bodies that verify the conformity of products, services, installations, or processes against specified requirements.
• Certification Body Accreditation Accreditation of certification bodies operating in management systems, products, and personnel certification against relevant international standards.
• Medical Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation of medical laboratories against ISO 15189 standards, ensuring the quality and reliability of medical testing and diagnostic services.
• Training Programs
• Document Review Service
• ASIST Accreditation Information System Digital platform that manages the end-to-end accreditation process including application, document submission, assessor follow-up, and accredited organization search for conformity assessment bodies in Turkey.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 10th among 184 countries in Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026An agreement was signed between TURKAK and RvA regarding collaboration in accreditation under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The agreement supports the development of robust, reliable, and internationally recognized accreditation services for CBAM verification activities. It aims to contribute to consistent and effective implementation of CBAM requirements through knowledge sharing and expertise exchange. Signed by TURKAK Secretary General Banu Müderrisoğlu and RvA Chair Roeland Nieuweboer.
• International Accreditation Forum (IAF)coreOthersTURKAK is a full member of IAF, enabling mutual recognition of accreditation services internationally and supporting the removal of technical barriers to global trade.
• International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)coreOthersTURKAK is a full member of ILAC, enabling mutual recognition of laboratory and inspection accreditation internationally.
• European Accreditation (EA)coreOthersTURKAK is a full member of EA, participating in the European mutual recognition arrangement (MLA) for accreditation services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service): UK's national accreditation body, full member of ILAC, IAF, and EA. Directly comparable as a sovereign national accreditation body accrediting testing labs, calibration labs, inspection bodies, and certification bodies against the same ISO/IEC standards.
• ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board): US accreditation body under ANSI providing accreditation for testing labs, calibration labs, inspection bodies, and certification bodies. Comparable in international standing and ISO/IEC standard alignment, though serving primarily the US market.
• ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación): Spain's national accreditation body accrediting laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies. Comparable to TURKAK in scope, regulatory authority, and participation in international mutual recognition arrangements.
• JAB (Japan Accreditation Board): Japan's national accreditation body for testing, calibration, inspection, and certification bodies, with ILAC and APAC mutual recognition. Comparable to TURKAK as an established national accreditation body serving a major export-oriented economy.
• CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment): China's national accreditation body, full member of ILAC, IAF, and APAC. Comparable to TURKAK in scale and significance as a national accreditation authority with broad scope across conformity assessment categories.
• DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle): Germany's national accreditation body, a major European peer with similar scope across testing, calibration, inspection, and certification. Compares closely to TURKAK given full EA/ILAC/IAF membership and mutual recognition arrangements.
• A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation): US-based accreditation body focused on laboratory and inspection body accreditation, ILAC and APAC signatory. Comparable to TURKAK's testing and calibration laboratory accreditation functions, though operates in a private/non-governmental model.
• COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation): France's national accreditation body covering testing, calibration, inspection, and certification of persons, products, and management systems. Directly comparable in scope, governance model, and international network participation.
• ACCREDIA: Italy's sole national accreditation body, full member of EA, ILAC, and IAF. Directly comparable to TURKAK in operating a multi-disciplinary accreditation portfolio with mutual recognition across conformity assessment categories.
• NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories): India's national accreditation body for testing and calibration laboratories, an APAC/ILAC signatory. Comparable to TURKAK in government-affiliated status, multi-discipline scope, and role in supporting national export-oriented conformity assessment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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