Turkey's Strict Ban on E-cigarettes: Government Takes Action

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Dec.19.2023

Turkey's Strict Ban on E-cigarettes: Government Takes Action

Despite strict regulations, e-cigarettes continue to be popular in Turkey, with various products being sold openly both online and offline.

According to the latest report from Turkish media outlet Diken, e-cigarettes remain popular in Turkey despite clear regulations prohibiting their sale. Turkish Minister of Commerce, Ömer Bolat, reiterated that e-cigarettes are strictly forbidden in Turkey.

In this unregulated market, various e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are being sold openly and delivered right to customers' doorsteps. There are also circulating advertisements on the internet, both direct and indirect.

In response to this, the Turkish Minister of Commerce, Ömer Bolat, stated that the legal sale of heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes is not possible.

He further pointed out that Turkey has implemented strict bans on e-cigarettes, with the government, including President Tayyip Erdoğan, strongly opposing the liberalization of e-cigarette sales.

According to him, Turkish customs seized 256,000 e-cigarettes in the past month and then another 125,000 a week later. He stated that indirect or direct advertising of e-cigarettes is still widely spread on the Internet.

References:

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Also Read:

[1] 24 Suspects Arrested in Turkish Border Town Smuggling Operation

[2] Police Seize 30 Smuggled E-Cigarettes in Samsun

[3] Police Arrest Illegal E-cigarette Seller in Turkey's Eskisehir City

[4] Police Seize 450 Smuggled E-cigarettes in Edirne Operation

[5] Turkish Police Intercepts Passenger Smuggling Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes

[6] Turkish Authorities Detain Suspects for Smuggling Phones and E-cigarettes

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