27.01.2026 20:10
Details have emerged regarding the tobacco regulation. Accordingly, it will be prohibited for cigarettes to be placed immediately behind the cash register in stores. Smoking will also not be allowed in parks and gardens that children frequently visit. Here are the details of the regulation that concerns millions.
The details of the Ministry of Health's new regulations regarding smoking in enclosed spaces have started to emerge. According to the regulation, the scope of the smoking ban will be expanded.
SMOKING BAN IN PARKS AND BEHIND THE COUNTER IS EXPANDING
According to a report in Habertürk, smoking will be banned in parks, gardens, and playgrounds that children frequently visit, aiming to reduce its visibility. Tobacco products will not be allowed to be placed behind the counter in places like markets, kiosks, and grocery stores. Everything related to tobacco will be kept out of sight.
A WAR AGAINST ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IS ALSO BEING DECLARED
The perception that new generation tobacco products like electronic cigarettes are harmless will also be eliminated. The World Health Organization defined tobacco addiction as a disease that spreads through sight. The Ministry of Health will also develop its fight against addiction based on this definition.