The Turkish Ministry of Health has submitted draft legislation to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) aiming to phase out commercial tobacco access. Under the proposed “Tobacco Endgame” strategy, individuals born after a designated cutoff date will face a permanent, lifetime prohibition on purchasing any tobacco or nicotine products.
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The Turkish Ministry of Health has submitted an amendment to Tobacco Law No. 4207 to the Grand National Assembly (TBMM), aiming to eliminate slim cigarettes and enforce plain packaging across the country. Following review by the Health Commission, the general assembly will vote on the proposed measures in October.
Read moreTurkish authorities are reviewing a proposal to introduce a targeted health tax on tobacco products, heated tobacco, and electronic cigarettes. This measure aims to offset public healthcare spending associated with smoking-related illnesses by channeling sector-specific tax revenue directly into the national health budget.
Read moreThe Turkish government is preparing legislation that will end legal tobacco sales entirely by January 1, 2040. Coordinated between the ruling party and the Ministry of Health, the draft bill introduces phased restrictions on public smoking, mandates digital sales tracking, and stiffens penalties before the full commercial ban takes effect.
Read moreTurkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), alongside the Ministry of Health, is drafting legislation for a phased, complete ban on cigarette sales. This drastic development occurs amidst the nation’s broader push to align with European Union standards, directly resulting in one of the world’s strictest tobacco control frameworks.
Read moreThe Turkish Ministry of Trade is preparing to implement comprehensive new regulations aimed at combatting unfair commercial practices, with a specific focus on banning advertisements for electronic cigarettes. This initiative is part of a broader effort to update the Regulation on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices, addressing rapid technological changes and evolving consumer habits.
Read morePhilip Morris Brands See 10 TL Increase, Pushing Prices Higher
Smokers in Türkiye are facing significantly higher cigarette prices in 2025, with major brands experiencing substantial increases attributed largely to hikes in the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on tobacco products.
Read moreTürkiye has witnessed a series of cigarette price hikes in recent days, with the latest increase announced by Erol Dündar, President of the Tekel Dealers Mutual Aid Association (TBYD). The Imperial Tobacco cigarette group has joined the ranks of PM, BAT, JTI, and TT cigarette groups, which have already increased their prices by 4-5 TL in the first days of August. Read more
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