The term “TS EN” indicates that the standard has been adopted by the Turkish Standards Institute (TS) and harmonized as a European Norm (EN).

What It Does:

• ISO 9001:2008 specifies the requirements for establishing a quality management system within an organization.
• It focuses on increasing customer satisfaction, standardizing processes, preventing errors, and continuous improvement.
• Aims to ensure consistency, reliability, and international recognition in the organization’s products and services.

Important Note: The 2008 version was revised in 2015 and updated to ISO 9001:2015. Today, new certifications are carried out based on the 2015 version.

In short: It is the most fundamental international standard for establishing and operating a quality management system.

The expression “TS EN” indicates that the standard has been accepted by the Turkish Standards Institution (TS) and is harmonized with the European Norm (EN).

What It Does:

• ISO 14001:2015 defines the requirements for organizations to establish an environmental management system.
• Control of environmental impacts (waste, energy use, natural resource consumption, emissions, etc.),
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements,
• Reduction of environmental risks,
• Continuous improvement of sustainability and environmental performance.

Key Feature: The 2015 version emphasizes risk-based thinking and adopts the same high-level structure (Annex SL) as ISO 9001:2015. This makes it easier to integrate quality, environmental, and occupational health management systems.

In Short: ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for environmentally conscious and sustainable business management.

The “TS EN” suffix indicates that the standard has been adopted by the Turkish Standards Institute (TS) and harmonized with the European Norm (EN).

What Is It For:

• ISO 45001:2018 defines the requirements for establishing an occupational health and safety management system in workplaces.
• Ensuring the safety of employees,
• Preventing workplace accidents and occupational diseases,
• Systematically identifying and controlling risks,
• Complying with legal requirements and international occupational safety standards,
• Creating a safe working environment through continuous improvement.

Important Note: ISO 45001:2018 has replaced the previously used OHSAS 18001 standard. It is now the only valid international standard for occupational health and safety.

In Brief: ISO 45001:2018 is the globally recognized standard for occupational health and safety management.

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 2: Concrete admixtures – Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labeling

Purpose:

• This standard defines the terminology, technical requirements, and performance criteria of chemical admixtures used in concrete (e.g., superplasticizers, retarders, accelerators, air-entraining agents, etc.).
• It specifies which tests admixture products must undergo and what performance values they must meet before being placed on the market by manufacturers.

In short: The European standard that defines the quality and performance requirements for concrete admixtures.

Products and Systems for the Protection and Repair of Concrete Structures – Definitions, Requirements, Quality Control and Conformity Assessment – Part 2: Surface Protection Systems for Concrete

Purpose:

• This standard defines surface protection systems used in reinforced concrete structures (e.g., coatings, impregnation materials, hydrophobic impregnation, film coatings) and specifies their performance requirements.
• It describes the technical criteria necessary to protect concrete against carbonation, chloride penetration, water, and chemical effects.

In short: It is the European quality and performance standard for concrete surface protection systems.

Products and Systems for the Protection and Repair of Concrete Structures – Definitions, Requirements, Quality Control and Conformity Assessment – Part 3: Structural and Non-Structural Repair

Purpose:

• This standard covers repair mortars and repair systems for concrete structures.
• It defines the performance criteria, testing methods, and conformity requirements for cement-based or polymer-modified repair mortars used for both structural repair (restoring load-bearing capacity and strength) and non-structural repair (aesthetic and surface improvements, protective repairs).

In Short: It is the European standard that sets the technical specifications and quality requirements for concrete repair mortars.

TS 13566 – Cement-Based Adhesives – For Thermal Insulation Boards – Definitions, Properties, Conformity, and Marking (This standard defines the adhesive mortars used within ETICS – External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems.) Purpose:

• The TS 13566 standard regulates the definitions, performance criteria, testing methods, and conformity requirements for cement-based adhesives used to bond thermal insulation boards (EPS, XPS, stone wool, etc.) to wall surfaces.
• This ensures that the product;
  • Has sufficient adhesion strength,
  • Is resistant to freeze-thaw cycles, water, and temperature variations,
  • Provides application safety and long-lasting performance.

In Short: TS 13566 is the quality and conformity standard for thermal insulation board adhesives.

Standard for cement-based mortars used in ceramic tile installation – Definitions, properties, conformity, and marking. Purpose:

• The TS 7847 standard defines the technical criteria for cement-based ceramic adhesives used for installing ceramic, tile, granite, and similar coverings in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• With this standard:
  • Adhesion strength,
  • Slip resistance,
  • Open time,
  • Resistance to water, freezing, and temperature changes,
  are ensured as performance characteristics.

In Short: TS 7847 is the fundamental Turkish standard defining the quality and performance requirements for ceramic adhesives.

Purpose:

• This standard covers the three main types of adhesives used for ceramic tiles:
  • Cement-based adhesives (C)
  • Dispersion-based adhesives (D)
  • Reaction resin adhesives (R)
• TS EN 12004-1 defines for these adhesives:
  • Their definitions,
  • Performance classes (such as C1, C2, S1, S2, T, E),
  • Test methods,
  • Compliance and marking requirements.
• This ensures that both manufacturers and applicators can guarantee the product’s reliability, adhesion strength, flexibility, and suitability for intended use.

In Short: TS EN 12004-1 is the European standard that defines the technical characteristics and classifications of all adhesives used for ceramic tiles.

Purpose:

• This standard covers cementitious grouts used to fill the gaps between ceramic tiles.
• Main points defined:
  • Classification of grouts (CG1 – standard performance, CG2 – improved performance),
  • Performance criteria (abrasion resistance, water absorption, shrinkage, compressive strength, etc.),
  • Test methods and conformity assessment,
  • Labeling and marking rules.
• This standard ensures that the grouts used are resistant to water, freezing, wear, and chemical effects.

In short: TS EN 13888-1 is the European standard that defines the quality and performance criteria for cementitious grouts.

Purpose:

• This standard covers fixed fire extinguishing systems using halocarbon gases (e.g., HFC, FK gases), regulating:
  • Design,
  • Calculations,
  • Installation methods,
  • Operation and maintenance requirements.
• The aim is to extinguish fires quickly and effectively in enclosed spaces while ensuring safety and protecting equipment. This standard particularly guarantees the safety of gaseous fire extinguishing systems used in data centers, electrical rooms, archives, and critical facilities.

In brief: TS EN 15004-3 is the standard for the safe design and implementation of fixed fire extinguishing systems using halocarbon gases.

Purpose:

• This standard regulates the technical characteristics of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation boards used in buildings from production to application.
• Scope:
  • Density classes,
  • Compressive strength,
  • Dimensional stability,
  • Water absorption,
  • Thermal conductivity,
  • Fire classification,
  • Marking and labeling requirements.
• It ensures the thermal insulation performance, durability, and safety of EPS boards, allowing proper use in façades, roofs, and foundations/walls.

In brief: TS EN 13163 is the quality and performance standard for EPS insulation boards.

Purpose:

• This standard defines the performance requirements of EPS-based external thermal insulation systems (ETICS) used in buildings.
• Scope:
  • System components (EPS boards, adhesive mortar, base coat, reinforcing mesh, finishing coat),
  • Mechanical strength and stability,
  • Thermal insulation performance,
  • Water tightness,
  • Reaction to fire class,
  • Impact resistance,
  • Durability and compliance criteria.
• It ensures the safe, durable, and energy-efficient use of EPS-based cladding systems on building façades.

In brief: TS EN 13499 is the quality and performance standard for EPS-based external thermal insulation systems (ETICS).