Turkey’s New Tobacco Bill Draft Would Cover E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products
April 13, 2026 by 2firsts.com
Turkey’s New Tobacco Bill Draft Would Cover E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products
Turkey is preparing sweeping changes to its tobacco legislation that would significantly expand the scope of existing regulations. A new draft bill proposes redefining tobacco products to include not only traditional cigarettes but also e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and other nicotine delivery devices. This broader classification would bring these alternatives under the same legal framework, potentially subjecting them to stricter controls and penalties. The move reflects a wider effort to tighten oversight of emerging nicotine products and address concerns around public health and youth access. If adopted, the legislation could mark a major shift in how alternative nicotine products are regulated in the country.
30.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 21.1 million current smokers in Turkey 42.10% of men are current smokers but only 19.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
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