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Turkey’s Ministry of Health has drafted legislation to tighten restrictions on cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products. Expected to reach the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) in November following presidential review, the bill introduces retail controls and targets a complete phaseout of tobacco sales by 2040. Hidden Retail Displays and Digital Age Checks The proposed measures change how tobacco and vapor products are marketed and sold in retail outlets: Concealed Storage: Retailers can no longer display tobacco products openly; all stock must be stored in closed, non-visible cabinets. Digital Age Verification: Transactions must be processed through automated systems that…

The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will permanently ban anyone born after January 1, 2009, from ever legally purchasing tobacco products in a bid to create a completely smoke-free generation. Phased Age Increase: Starting in January 2027, the legal age to buy tobacco will rise by one year, every year. Vaping Excluded: Tobacco-free vapes are exempt from the sales ban, though their use will be restricted in newly designated vape-free zones. Nationwide Scope: The landmark legislation applies across all UK countries: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The UK Parliament has officially passed the Tobacco…