According to TASS news agency, on the afternoon of March 23rd, Russian Prime Minister Mishustin announced at a parliamentary session that he will consider a proposal to ban e-cigarettes, which was put forward by the Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament and representatives.
Conference location | Image source: TASS agency.
It has been reported that the proposal to ban e-cigarettes is a result of three incidents that occurred in Russia since March of this year, in which minors suffered fatal or serious injuries due to the consumption of illegal e-cigarettes.
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The following is a translated version of an article in Xinhua News Agency: The article below is a translation of the original article from Xinhua News Agency.
On March 23rd, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin promised to consider lawmakers' proposal to ban e-cigarettes and establish the government's position on the matter. On March 24th, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin made the corresponding request to the Prime Minister.
Waloshen stated that he hopes the ban on electronic cigarettes can receive feedback during discussions. He added, "We need to support this proposal to save our children.
Waloshen suggested that the government and legislators collaborate on this issue.
Mishustin stated on-site that he would consider the issue and that the Cabinet would take a position.
According to Wallochen, children are using electronic cigarettes, but no one knows the harm they can cause. He stated that although there is some support within the health department to ban e-cigarettes, the government's position is weak. However, the voice from the finance department is even stronger, as they believe the decision of whether or not to ban e-cigarettes is directly related to the nation's revenue.
The Minister of Health stated that measures that can increase lifespan and reduce harmful factors are always supported by the Ministry of Health.
Voloshin emphasized that this is a matter concerning the health of children, and teachers hope that the government will take appropriate action. Teachers have been confiscating e-cigarettes from students, but no one knows what harmful substances are contained within them.
The Speaker of the State Duma further stated, "Considering the issue of children's health, it is inappropriate to focus on other factors such as 'how much tax the government collects from electronic cigarettes'.
Earlier, Voroshin demanded that the Duma's committees on healthcare, propaganda, and youth affairs prioritize a study on the use of e-cigarettes and proposed the feasibility of banning them. Coordination of this work has been delegated to Deputy Chairman of the State Duma, Peter Tolstoy.
Currently, the "Anti-Tobacco Law" in Russia applies to all products containing nicotine, including electronic cigarettes and hookahs. The use of these products in public places is prohibited, as well as the sale of these products to minors.
Furthermore, it is also prohibited to sell such products to minors, including the promotion and advertisement of them. According to current laws, nicotine products in electronic cigarettes with a concentration of more than 20 milligrams per milliliter are prohibited from being sold.
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Mishustin has promised to consider the proposal of the deputies to ban vaping.
Further Reading:
A teenager in Saint Petersburg died after using an electronic cigarette.
A 12-year-old boy experienced shock from poisoning after using an electronic cigarette.
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