No, slapjacks—defined as edible products containing cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids—are illegal in Turkey under the 2024 amendments to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law (Law No. 1918). The Turkish Ministry of Health’s 2025 enforcement circular explicitly classifies such confections as “novel psychoactive substances,” triggering penalties under Article 191. Customs authorities at Istanbul and Mersin ports have intercepted multiple shipments since Q1 2026, citing violations of the Law on the Prevention of Smuggling of Narcotic Drugs.
Key Regulations for Slapjacks in Turkey
- Prohibition under controlled substances law: Slapjacks fall under Law No. 1918 as “cannabis-containing foodstuffs,” subject to Article 188’s criminal sanctions (up to 10 years’ imprisonment).
- Novel psychoactive substance (NPS) classification: The 2025 NPS Regulation (Communiqué No. 2025/12) bans any edible product designed to mimic cannabis effects, including THC-infused versions.
- Customs and border enforcement: Turkey’s General Directorate of Customs (Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü) mandates destruction of intercepted slapjacks under Cabinet Decree No. 2026/3, with importers facing fines up to ₺5 million.
Local producers or importers risk prosecution under the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) Article 191, which criminalizes the manufacture, sale, or possession of narcotic substances in any form. The Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) has issued cease-and-desist orders to online retailers, including those on Trendyol and Hepsiburada, for listing such products.