Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu said, "Our citizens should be reassured, our priority is to prevent the sale of tobacco products to our children under the age of 18 by verifying their age and to protect them from the harmful effects of tobacco." He made a statement.
Memişoğlu said on his NSosyal account, "This picture we see is a preventable destruction." In his post with the title, he stated that the damage caused by tobacco products is not just an individual choice but a common burden carried by society.
“I UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION MARKS ON OUR STATEMENTS”
Minister Memişoğlu said:
"I understand the question marks on our statements. Rest assured, our citizens, our priority is to prevent the sale of tobacco products to our children under the age of 18 by verifying their age and to protect them from the harmful effects of tobacco.
“WE ARE EVALUATING ALL OPTIONS THAT CONSIDER PRIVACY”
"In this regard, we are evaluating all options, including electronic systems that respect privacy, protect personal data and provide ease of implementation, and we are considering our new draft law and legislation within this framework."
Emphasizing that they know very well the rightful sensitivity of millions of non-smoking citizens and their right to clean air, Memişoğlu stated that they continue their efforts to eliminate the grievances experienced in social areas.
Underlining that their aim is to protect society, especially young people, from the destructive effects of tobacco and to build a healthier and more comfortable breathing Türkiye, Memişoğlu said, "Let's not forget, the fight against tobacco is a struggle for all of us." he said.
Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu made statements about the fight against tobacco and tobacco products.
Minister Memişoğlu gave information about the bill prepared regarding the sale of cigarettes.
Stating that they will make it mandatory to present ID in cigarette sales and increase inspections, Minister Memişoğlu said, "The most basic issue in the preparation of our main law is to make cigarettes less visible. We are imposing restrictions in some areas." he said.
Memişoğlu had announced that, in addition to restrictions in parks and gardens, it was planned to introduce age verification in order to prevent the sale of cigarettes, especially to those under 18 years of age.
AGE WILL BE VERIFIED THROUGH IDENTITY
With the new regulation, the age of people who buy cigarettes must be changed according to Turkish Republic. It is intended to be verified through identity information.
Memişoğlu explained the reason for the application as follows:
"Our main goal is this; it is already prohibited for people under a certain age to smoke cigarettes. Or rather, it is prohibited to sell them. This will be done by presenting their Turkish ID card or themselves. We will verify their age, which is currently prohibited to sell cigarettes under 18. They will show that too."
