According to BELTA reports on December 31, from December 31, 2024, to January 9, 2025, Belarus will hold a public discussion on the "Law on the Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Tobacco Raw Materials, Tobacco Products, Non-Tobacco Nicotine-Containing Products, e-cigarette liquid, e-cigarettes, and e-cigarette products".
The bill introduced a definition for these products while removing the definition for "summer platform (extension)." The bill also grants the President of Belarus the authority to establish special laws and regulations, and clarifies the legal entities involved in tobacco trade activities, including legal persons and individual enterprises. At the same time, the country will retain exclusive rights for the import of tobacco raw materials and products.
In addition, the bill establishes licensing measures related to the trade of tobacco products, specifies registration requirements for the production equipment of tobacco products and related devices, sets various quality and safety standards, and outlines requirements for packaging information and tax stamp labeling.
The public discussion is organized by the Belarusian National Food Industry Group. The public can provide opinions and suggestions from December 31, 2024 to January 9, 2025.
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