Russia bans e-cigarette sales to minors

May.04.2023
Russia bans e-cigarette sales to minors
Russia bans e-cigarette sales to minors and prohibits e-cigarette additives, effective September 1.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill that prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. The law also includes a ban on e-cigarette additives and has been published on a legal information portal.


The 2FIRSTS news outlet will continue to monitor the issue of Russia's ban on electronic cigarette additives and provide further updates. Stay tuned for more coverage.


Further reading:


The Russian Ministry of Health approves of a ban on additives in electronic cigarettes and the government plans to release a list of banned additives.


A timeline and background analysis of the "Russian e-cigarette additives ban" bill, which passed third reading within one day.


Number 3: The ban on electronic cigarette additives in Russia will come into effect on September 1st. See the full proposal below. Number 4: The first discussion of the ban on electronic cigarette additives in Russia will take place on April 11th.


Russia proposes highest fine of 500,000 rubles for selling e-cigarettes to minors.


Russia's Legislative Process Outlined: What is the Current Status of the Ban on Certain Flavors?


Interview with Russian nicotine producer: Regulatory compliance trend irreversible, total ban on e-cigarettes impossible.


Experts break down the series:


Expert analysis 1: Russian Flavour Ban applies to all e-cigarette products; Specific additive standards to be revealed.


Expert Analysis 2: Russia Sets Minimum Retail Price for E-cigarette Products to Reduce Demand for Nicotine-based Products.


Expert Analysis 3: Russia proposes ban on online sales and offline display of electronic cigarettes, effective June 1.


Headline: Updates on the Russian E-Cigarette Flavor Ban and Expert Analysis (Click the image below to jump) The article discusses the latest developments in Russia's ban on flavored electronic cigarettes and features insights from experts in the field. Readers can access more information by clicking the image accompanying the text.


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The sale of vapes to minors has been banned.


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