In a statement made by the Ministry of Commerce, “Breast milk as a nutrient source that is vital for the healthy growth and development of infants and is not possible to substitute; In various platforms, such as Instagram, the Ministry of Commerce has reached various notifications on various platforms, as a result of the evaluations made by the Ministry of Commerce in order to protect this situation by taking into account the health risks that the Ministry of Commerce is trying to be offered for sale.
The sale of breast milk is subject to retail trade and electronic commerce. Comments, advertisements, promotion and forum sharing content for breast milk purchase-sale in digital environments such as forums and mediation of such transactions are also included in the scope of the prohibition. Pursuant to the Law No. 6563 on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce and the Law No. 6585 on the Regulation of Retail Trade; Administrative fines may be imposed for each violation of those who act against this ban, those who sell breast milk, those who make advertising and promotional activities and platforms that interfere with digital environment. It is important to comply with this decision in order to protect community health with precision “.
