FAQ · Germany & Cross-Border

What is the difference between the LkSG and the CSDDD, and does it bind me as a Turkish supplier?

We summarise the practical impact of German and EU supply chain obligations on Turkish companies.

Updated · July 20261 min readCategory · Germany & Cross-Border
Short answer

The LkSG is Germany's supply chain due diligence act, while the CSDDD is the EU-level framework, applying from 26.07.2029 and, since Omnibus I, covering a narrower set of companies than the LkSG; Turkish suppliers are most often affected through contracts and customer requirements.

Direct and indirect impact

Even if Turkish companies are not directly within scope, they may face obligations through their German or EU customers' contractual demands, audit rights, reporting, and remediation plans.

Areas of preparation

The supplier code of conduct, human rights and environmental risks, grievance mechanism, training, document management, and contract revision should be addressed together.

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From first contact, the information you share is handled in accordance with professional confidentiality and data protection principles.

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The cost of non-compliance is often far higher than the cost of a compliance programme. KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law) and similar regulations can result in administrative fines, reputational damage and harm to commercial relationships. A well-designed compliance programme manages these risks in advance and protects your company both legally and commercially.

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