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Türkiye

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

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🫧 Snus

Based on information obtained from industry sources, snus is banned in Turkey. This ban deprives many smokers who wish to switch to a potentially safer nicotine alternative, which has helped many smokers in countries such as Sweden to quit smoking.

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Last verified: 2022-09-02

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🔥 Heated Tobacco

In Turkey, heated tobacco products (HTPs) are regulated as novel tobacco products and are banned, including their sale, purchase, and advertising. This prohibition reflects the country’s strict approach to emerging tobacco and nicotine products.

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Last verified: 2025-11-01

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Nicotine Pouches

According to Tobacco Intelligence, nicotine pouches are banned in Turkey. This ban deprives many smokers of a potentially safer nicotine alternative that could help them quit smoking.

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Last verified: 2025-11-01

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💨 E-Cigarettes

In Turkey, e-cigarettes are regulated as novel tobacco products and are subject to strict regulatory controls. Under Presidential Decree No. 2149, issued on 24 February 2020, the importation and sale of novel tobacco products for trade purposes were officially banned. However, importation for personal use of e-cigarettes remains legal, meaning individuals may possess and use these products, although their use in public places is prohibited. Additionally, advertising these products is also banned. Statisitcs show that the adult vaping prevalence in Turkey was estimated to be 0.4% as of 2022. Th

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Last verified: 2022-09-02

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🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Türkiye. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Cannabis-derived drugs less than 0.3% THC can be prescribed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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