Russia Implements Label Requirement for E-Cigarettes and E-Liquids

Regulations by 2FIRSTS.ai

Dec.01.2023

Russia Implements Label Requirement for E-Cigarettes and E-Liquids

Russia bans the circulation of unlabeled e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and disposable e-cigarettes starting from December 1st.

According to a report from TASS on December 1st, the Russian Center for Advanced Technology Development (ЦРПТ) has revealed that as of December 1st, Russia will no longer allow the circulation of unlabeled e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and disposable e-cigarettes. This announcement was made by ЦРПТ, which operates Russia's national labeling system known as the "Honest Sign.

Starting from December 1, the final phase of implementing labeling in the tobacco market has come into effect, prohibiting the circulation of unlabeled e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and disposable e-cigarettes," the statement announced.

Nowadays, the labeling codes are applicable to five types of tobacco products, including cigarettes, alternative tobacco products, nicotine-containing products, nicotine-containing e-liquid, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes).

Russia has initiated the digital labeling of e-cigarettes and their respective e-liquids, starting on December 15, 2022. Participants in the wholesale and retail trade of e-cigarettes will be required to register within the labeling system as of March 1, 2023.

On April 1, 2023, the ban on wholesale trade of products without labels came into effect, and the transmission of retail sales information for labeled products to the system began.

References:

[1] В России запретили оборот немаркированных вейпов и жидкостей для них

Also Read:

[1] Russia Takes Action: Monitoring Enforcement of E-cigarette Sales Ban to Minors

[2] Ineffectiveness of E-cigarette Sales Ban on Minors in Russia

[3] Russian Parliament Decides to Criminalize Smuggling of E-liquid

#Russia #E-cigarette #E-cigarettes and Tobacco

We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.

Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn

Notice

1. This article is intended solely for professional research purposes related to industry, technology, and policy. Any references to brands or products are made purely for objective description and do not constitute any form of endorsement, recommendation, or promotion by 2Firsts.

2. The use of nicotine-containing products — including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchand heated tobacco products — carries significant health risks. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.

3. This article is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decisions or financial advice. 2Firsts assumes no direct or indirect liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the content.

4. Access to this article is strictly prohibited for individuals below the legal age in their jurisdiction.

Copyright

This article is either an original work created by 2Firsts or a reproduction from third-party sources with proper attribution. All copyrights and usage rights belong to 2Firsts or the original content provider. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or any other form of unauthorized use by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held legally accountable.

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: info@2firsts.com

AI Assistance Disclaimer

This article may have been enhanced using AI tools to improve translation and editorial efficiency. However, due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may occur. Readers are encouraged to refer to the cited sources for the most accurate information.

We welcome any corrections or feedback. Please contact us at: info@2firsts.com

China Opens 2026 National E-Cigarette Standards Project for Public Submissions

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA) jointly announced the launch of the 2026 National Standardization Project for E-cigarettes. The initiative, coordinated by the National Technical Committee on Standardization of E-cigarettes, aims to enhance the industry’s regulatory framework through new standards on manufacturing, storage, distribution, and evaluation.

Nov.27 by 2FIRSTS.ai

State Tobacco Monopoly Administration Chief Meets with President of South Korean Tobacco Company Wang Gongcheng also in attendance; friendly talks held between the two parties.

State Tobacco Monopoly Administration director Zhang Jianmin met with Korean Tobacco Company president Fang Jingwan in Beijing on October 31.

Nov.03 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Russia’s FSB Seizes Illegal Vape Warehouse Worth USD 6 Million

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Tula Region dismantled an underground warehouse containing counterfeit vape products worth over 500 million rubles (approximately USD 6 million). A 27-year-old suspect was detained and faces up to 12 years in prison.

Nov.06 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Vietnam’s Health Ministry Proposes Including E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco in the Investment Law Ban List

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has submitted a proposal to the Government Office recommending that “e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products” be added to the list of prohibited investment and business sectors in the amended Investment Law. The proposal aligns with National Assembly Resolution No. 173/2024/QH15, which bans the production, trade, import, and use of these products starting in 2025.