Turkey bans import of e-cigarette products

Turkey on Feb. 25 banned the import of e-cigarettes and related products, announcing the decision in the country's Official Gazette. The ban covers all kinds of products used in e-cigarettes including devices, accessories, spare parts and solutions.

Anadolu Agency

Turkey on Feb. 25 banned the import of e-cigarettes and related products, announcing the decision in the country's Official Gazette.

The ban covers all kinds of products used for electronic smoking, including e-cigarette devices, accessories, spare parts and solutions.

It also applies to e-cigarette products that use heating or incineration, including electronic hookahs, regardless of nicotine content.

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