Draft Prepared: New Smoking Bans Are Coming - Sözcü Newspaper
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According to the draft smoking ban to be discussed at the Presidency of the Republic, the sale and consumption of tobacco products will be completely banned from 2040 onwards.
The Ministry of Health has prepared a new draft law targeting cigarettes, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products. According to the proposal, expected to be on the agenda of the Turkish Grand National Assembly in October, tobacco products will be sold in cabinets that are not visible from the outside, and packaging will be standardized. Smoking will be restricted in children's parks, beaches, and sports areas, while new regul…
The comprehensive regulations prepared for tobacco products are implementing radical restrictions. The historic plan, which foresees a complete ban on sales and transfers by January 1, 2040, is fundamentally changing daily life, from electronic age verification and mandatory closed cabinets to open-air bans and a standardized packaging type.
The Ministry of Health is working on a draft that plans to expand the scope of the smoking ban. In addition to parks, beaches, and children's playgrounds, new regulations are under consideration, including a 5-meter limit at building entrances and new regulations for winter gardens.
New regulations targeting smoking are on the agenda. A draft prepared by the Ministry of Health plans to introduce new restrictions in many areas, from the sale to the use of tobacco products. The regulation also includes a timeline for when the sale and consumption of tobacco products will be completely banned.
A new regulatory package aimed at reducing tobacco use is being prepared; its use in sales points, outdoor areas of cafes and restaurants, as well as in schools, hospitals, and parks will also be re-regulated. Furthermore, the goal is to ban the sale of tobacco products by January 1, 2040. The article "New regulation on cigarette use and sales: To be banned from 2040" first appeared on HaberX.
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