Russia

Russian Parliament's newspaper reported on October 21st that a bill for tobacco and nicotine product retail permits is being developed.

Rosstandart Director Anton Shalaev plans to increase packaging requirements for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to reduce youth appeal.

Russia's e-cigarette liquid sales surge by 23.4 times in Q2 2024, reaching 51.25 thousand liters worth 198 billion rubles.

Russian Minister of Industry and Trade expresses concern over the popularity of e-cigarettes among Russian youth, calls for stricter regulations.

Russian lawmakers propose bill to ban tobacco sales to citizens born after 2009, aiming to improve public health.

Russian e-cigarette market facing tax evasion crisis, with only 1 in 50 products legal, causing low revenue. SPINI urges regulation.

Bashkortostan Republic parliament passes fines for e-cigarette and hookah use in public places, equating them to traditional tobacco products.

Kirov Young Council proposes special group to regulate use of e-cigarettes and hookahs in public places, echoing similar efforts in other regions.