Russia's Illegal Tobacco Sales Cause Billions in Losses

Feb.17.2023

Russia's Illegal Tobacco Sales Cause Billions in Losses

A study by ANO reveals that St. Petersburg will lose 2 billion rubles due to illegal tobacco sales in 2022.

According to a study conducted by ANO (Russia's National Research Center for the Study of the Capacity to Combat the Illegal Trafficking of Industrial Products), St. Petersburg is expected to lose 2 billion rubles ($18.3 million) by 2022 due to the sale of illegal tobacco products. Currently, the average level of illegal tobacco sales in Russia is around 12%. Smuggled cigarettes imported into Russia from the Eurasian Economic Union, particularly those from Belarus, have the highest proportion in illegal sales, reaching 88.4%.

References:

St. Petersburg has lost 2 billion rubles due to counterfeit cigarettes.

#Illegal e-cigarettes #USA

This document has been generated through artificial intelligence translation and is provided solely for the purposes of industry discourse and learning. Please note that the intellectual property rights of the content belong to the original media source or author. Owing to certain limitations in the translation process, there may be discrepancies between the translated text and the original content. We recommend referring to the original source for complete accuracy. In case of any inaccuracies, we invite you to reach out to us with corrections. If you believe any content has infringed upon your rights, please contact us immediately for its removal.

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

Glas, the FDA, and the Future of Flavored ENDS

Glas, the FDA, and the Future of Flavored ENDS

Product | OXVA launches SlimStick X in Europe and the U.S., shifting from pre-filled to open-system refilling

Product | OXVA launches SlimStick X in Europe and the U.S., shifting from pre-filled to open-system refilling

OXVA has recently launched its new e-cigarette, the SlimStick X. Unlike its predecessor, the SlimStick, which used a pre-filled pod system, the SlimStick X adopts an open-system refillable design, featuring a 2ml pod, a 1.0Ω coil, and a 1400mAh battery. The product has entered online retail channels in markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Spain, with a price of about $23.99.

Mar.06 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Indonesian vape retailers’ association tells members to halt sales to under-21 customers

Indonesian vape retailers’ association tells members to halt sales to under-21 customers

The Indonesian Vape Retailers Association (Arvindo) has instructed all member stores to stop selling electronic cigarettes to customers under 21. Arvindo said it issued an official circular requiring vape shops to display 21+ signage and to ask customers for valid identification.

Panama Seeks Unified Regulation on E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products, Including Use Restrictions in Public and Private Spaces

Panama Seeks Unified Regulation on E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products, Including Use Restrictions in Public and Private Spaces

Panamanian authorities are seeking to establish a single regulatory framework aimed at prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes, vaporizers and heated tobacco products in public and private spaces, as well as restricting their advertising and promotion.

Mar.11 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Over 160 organizations urge Formula 1 to end all tobacco sponsorships, including nicotine pouches

Over 160 organizations urge Formula 1 to end all tobacco sponsorships, including nicotine pouches

On March 4, 2026, more than 160 public interest organizations worldwide sent a letter to Formula 1 urging it to expand its 2006 prohibition on cigarette sponsorships to include nicotine pouches and other tobacco products. The letter states that Philip Morris International sponsors Ferrari to promote ZYN pouches, while British American Tobacco sponsors McLaren with its Velo brand, with logos displayed on cars and drivers’ race suits and promoted on social media.

Mar.06 by 2FIRSTS.ai

China’s tobacco regulator names Yao Laiying as top leader

China’s tobacco regulator names Yao Laiying as top leader

China’s tobacco regulator has undergone a top leadership change, according to an official announcement on March 20.

Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA’s 2021 PMTA Rule, Citing Statutory Health-Study Requirements

Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA’s 2021 PMTA Rule, Citing Statutory Health-Study Requirements

A Fifth Circuit panel upheld the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2021 final rule requiring companies seeking premarket authorization for new tobacco products to include information on health-risk investigations. In a published opinion, the court found FDA satisfied the Regulatory Flexibility Act’s procedural requirements and reasonably relied on the economic analysis from the 2016 “deeming rule” as a factual basis to certify limited impact on small businesses.

Feb.27 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Related Topics

News

Related Read

Product | OXVA launches SlimStick X in Europe and the U.S., shifting from pre-filled to open-system refilling

Product | OXVA launches SlimStick X in Europe and the U.S., shifting from pre-filled to open-system refilling

Indonesian vape retailers’ association tells members to halt sales to under-21 customers

Indonesian vape retailers’ association tells members to halt sales to under-21 customers

Panama Seeks Unified Regulation on E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products, Including Use Restrictions in Public and Private Spaces

Panama Seeks Unified Regulation on E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products, Including Use Restrictions in Public and Private Spaces

Over 160 organizations urge Formula 1 to end all tobacco sponsorships, including nicotine pouches

Over 160 organizations urge Formula 1 to end all tobacco sponsorships, including nicotine pouches

China’s tobacco regulator names Yao Laiying as top leader

China’s tobacco regulator names Yao Laiying as top leader

Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA’s 2021 PMTA Rule, Citing Statutory Health-Study Requirements

Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA’s 2021 PMTA Rule, Citing Statutory Health-Study Requirements