Russian lawmaker proposes ban on e-cigarette sales online.

Dec.27.2022

Russian lawmaker proposes ban on e-cigarette sales online.

Russia proposes to ban e-cigarette sales online, following regulations similar to traditional cigarette sales.

Russian State Duma member Sultan Khamzaev proposed an initiative to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes on the internet.

According to the legislator, electronic nicotine delivery devices should be subject to the same requirements as traditional cigarettes. Selling these products online is illegal.

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