ANKARA 

Turkey on Tuesday 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.

* Writing by Erdogan Cagatay Zontur