Russia's Electronic Cigarette Additive Ban Awaits Presidential Approval

On April 28th, 2FIRSTS learned from the official website of the Russian State Duma that the "ban on electronic cigarette additives" in Russia is waiting for the president's signature.

Electronic cigarette additive ban" bill| Image source: Official website of the Russian State Duma

According to the legislative process in Russia, once a bill is submitted to the President for signing, he has 10 working days to review it and decide whether or not to sign it into law. If the President finds the bill compliant with national laws, he will sign it. Currently, Russia is in the midst of its national holiday period (May 1st to May 9th) and it is expected that the "E-cigarette Additive Ban" in Russia will be reviewed and signed by the President in late May.

The bill is currently awaiting the President's signature. Image source: Official website of the Russian State Duma.

2FIRSTS will continue to follow the topic of the Russian electronic cigarette additive ban and provide further coverage. Stay tuned for updates.

Further reading:

The Russian Ministry of Health has expressed its support for a ban on additives in electronic cigarettes, and the government plans to introduce a list of prohibited additives.

Timeline and Background of the "Ban on Russian E-Cigarette Additives" Bill Passed in Three Readings in One Day

The ban on additives in e-cigarettes in Russia will come into effect on September 1st. The full proposal is attached. The first discussion on the ban took place on April 11th.

Russia proposes maximum fine of 500,000 rubles for selling e-cigarettes to minors.

Article 6: Clarifying the legislative process in Russia - what is the current progress of the flavor ban? In Russia, the legislative process can sometimes be difficult to understand. One specific issue that has been attracting attention recently is the proposed ban on flavored products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Many people are wondering what the current progress of this ban is. Currently, the flavor ban is still being considered by the Russian government. The proposal was first introduced in 2019, and since then, it has been debated and discussed at length. Supporters of the ban argue that flavored products are appealing to young people and can lead to addiction, while opponents claim that the ban would be too harsh and could lead to the growth of an illegal black market. As of today, the specific details of the ban have not yet been finalized, and it is unclear when or if the ban will be enacted. However, it is important to keep in mind that the legislative process in Russia can be lengthy and complex, so it will likely take some time before a final decision is reached.

In an exclusive interview with the producer of Russian nicotine, it was stated that the trend towards regulatory oversight is irreversible and it is impossible to completely ban electronic cigarettes.

Expert analysis series:

Expert interpretation 1: Russia's ban on flavored tobacco products applies to all e-cigarette products, with specific additives standards yet to be disclosed.

Expert analysis 2: Russia sets minimum retail price for e-cigarettes to reduce demand for nicotine products.

Expert analysis 3: Russia proposes ban on online sales and display of electronic cigarettes, effective from June 1st.

Special Report: Update on the Russian Ban on E-Cigarette Flavors and Expert Analysis (Click on the image below to jump directly to the article)