Turkey Bans Sale of Breast Milk Due to Health Risks, Warns of Fines - Turkish Minute

Senate Bill 391 to ban this practice was approved

Turkey bans sale of breast milk due to health risks, warns of fines - Turkish Minute

Turkey has banned the sale of breast milk in retail and online platforms due to serious health risks, imposing hefty fines on individuals and digital platforms that violate the rule, DHA reported on Tuesday, citing the Trade Ministry.

In a written statement made by the Ministry of Trade, it was announced that a ban was imposed on the retail and electronic trade of breast milk. It was stated that administrative fines of up to 684 thousand 214 TL will be imposed on those who act contrary to the ban.

Ministry of Commerce announced: Breast milk sales banned

Breaking news... The Ministry of Commerce has banned the sale of breast milk in retail trade and e-commerce.

The Ministry of Trade announced that the sale of breast milk in retail trade and e-commerce has been banned with the decision taken to protect public health and consumers. The statement said: “Any person who acts contrary to this ban, those who sell breast milk, those who engage in advertising and promotional activities, and platforms that mediate this process in the digital environment may be subject to administrative fines of up to 684,214 TL …