According to a report by Fedpress on May 21, Russian Senator Airat Gibatdinov has called for an anti-tobacco proposal, allowing Russians to report any illegal activities in the field of tobacco.
The senator proposed launching a mobile application called "Citizen Prosecutor" that would allow every citizen to easily report violations of cigarette and e-cigarette sales regulations.
Starting from April 1, 2024, Russia has increased penalties for unauthorized tobacco sales and has banned the public display of tobacco products. However, some merchants are still violating these regulations by setting up their sales points in busy areas and prominently displaying their products.
The senator expressed regret that the Russian Federal Supervisory Agency for Consumer Rights Protection does not have enough resources to conduct regular inspections of all sales points. He believes that the application will be similar to a "civilian prosecutor" application for recording traffic violations. In addition, the senator also mentioned the issue of openly selling open system products, pointing out that they are particularly attractive to teenagers. Although there are restrictions on the sale of these goods, they can still be freely displayed at stalls, including those in high-traffic shopping centers.
Members of the Senate believe that it is necessary to stop all of these behaviors in the field by implementing strict regulatory mechanisms.
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