Russian Duma Passes Law Equating E-cigarettes to Nicotine Products.

Dec.13.2024

Russian State Duma passes law equating nicotine-free products to nicotine-containing ones, tightening regulations on heated tobacco mixtures.

According to a report by Duma TV on December 12th, the Russian State Duma has passed a law in its second and third readings equating smokeless products with nicotine-containing products.

The document has been revised to amend the "Law on Protecting Citizens' Health from the Harmful Effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Tobacco Consumption, or Nicotine Product Consumption," advocating for all non-tobacco heating mixtures to be classified as nicotine products.

In addition, the retail sale of smokeless heating mixtures containing nicotine levels exceeding 3.5% is prohibited.

References:

[1] Бестабачные смеси для кальянов приравняют к никотиновой продукции

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[1] Russian Duma Passes Bill on Criminal Liability for Tobacco Sales

[2] Russian tobacco prices to rise in 2025, says Forbes.

[3] The State Duma Proposed Transferring the Power to Regulate Vape Sales to Regional Authorities

[4] Belarus President Reaffirms State Monopoly on Alcohol and Tobacco Industries

[5] Russia Considers Complete Ban on New Tobacco Products, Expanding Anti-Smoking Efforts

[6] Russia Considers Legislation to Ban Smoking While Walking

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