Putin Signs Law Banning E-cigarette Additives

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill that prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and includes a ban on e-cigarette additives. The legislation has been published on the legal information portal website, making it officially effective.

The new bill, passed all three readings in the same day on April 11, aims to protect minors from the potential harms of electronic cigarettes and restrict the use of additives in e-cigarette products. With these measures, the Russian government is addressing concerns about the potential health risks associated with e-cigarette use and additives, particularly among young people.