Russian Communist Party Lawmakers Propose Total Ban on Vape Sales
On December 26, a group of deputies from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) faction introduced a bill in the State Duma that would prohibit the wholesale and retail sale of vapes and e-liquids. The proposed legislation, authored by Evgeny Bessonov, Nikolay Kolomeytsev, and Alexey Kurinny, seeks to amend Article 19 of the law “On protecting the health of citizens from exposure to ambient tobacco smoke, consequences of tobacco consumption, or consumption of nicotine-containing products.”
The bill would ban the wholesale and retail trade of nicotine, including synthetically derived nicotine or its derivatives such as nicotine salts, as well as nicotine-containing and nicotine-free e-liquids and devices for their consumption. In the explanatory note, the lawmakers cited the rapid spread of vapes, particularly among teenagers, and weak oversight by regulatory authorities due to a moratorium on unscheduled inspections introduced by the government, despite existing restrictive norms.
The parliamentarians also emphasized the significant health risks posed by devices for consuming nicotine-containing and nicotine-free e-liquids. They highlighted the potential for addiction development, serious respiratory diseases, and increased risks of cardiovascular and oncological illnesses as consequences of vape use.
The proposed legislation aims to tackle growing concerns over the prevalence of vaping and its potential long-term health effects, especially among youth. If passed, the law would effectively eliminate the legal market for vapes and e-liquids in Russia, making them unavailable through official channels. However, implementing such a comprehensive ban may present challenges in terms of enforcement and could potentially lead to the emergence of unregulated black markets.
As the bill begins its journey through the legislative process, it will likely spark further discussions among lawmakers, public health experts, and industry stakeholders regarding the best approach to address the challenges posed by the rapid rise of e-cigarettes while protecting public health.
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