Communist Party Bill Aims to Strengthen National Public Health by Prohibiting Vaping Devices and Liquids
The Russian State Duma is currently discussing a bill introduced by Communist Party deputies that seeks to completely prohibit the sale of vaping devices and associated liquids, both with and without nicotine. The initiative aims to curb the proliferation of vaping across all age groups, particularly among youth, in an effort to bolster national public health.
Read moreOn December 17, deputies of the State Duma adopted amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the second and third readings, tightening responsibility for selling vapes to minors. The new law establishes criminal liability for the repeated retail sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, as well as devices for their consumption, to underage individuals.
Read moreDuring a session of the St. Petersburg City Parliament on December 11, deputies discussed a proposal to completely ban vaping devices. The discussion arose while considering an agenda item to approve an appeal to the head of Rosstandart, Anton Shalaev, requesting stricter GOST requirements for vape packaging.
Read moreDeputies from the New People faction in the State Duma, led by Alexei Nechayev, have prepared and sent a bill to the Russian government for review that would ban the sale of tobacco products, nicotine-containing products, hookahs, and devices for consuming nicotine-containing products to Russian citizens born after December 31, 2009, according to the faction’s press service.
Read moreRussia plans to introduce a ban on the use of vapes and disposable cigarettes while driving, as part of an effort to tighten control over drivers’ attention to the road. Violators could face a fine of 1,500 rubles, according to the Mash Telegram channel.
Read moreA new ban on the sale of tobacco-free nicotine mixtures for heated smoking devices may come into force in Russia as early as March 1, 2025. Government sources informed Izvestia that amendments to the bill, which prohibits the sale of tobacco-free heating mixtures containing more than 3.5% nicotine, have received approval from the government commission on legislative activity.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma plans to consider an inter-faction bill during the autumn session that would completely ban the sale of vapes in Russia, according to Yaroslav Nilov, head of the Duma Committee on Social Policy and one of the bill’s authors.
Read moreRussia Considers Licensing Tobacco Sales and Tightening Online Regulations
Russian lawmakers have proposed new legislation that could reshape the landscape of tobacco and vaping product sales in the country, aiming to combat illegal tobacco trade and protect public health.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma has adopted new legislation that will dramatically reshape the landscape of smokeless tobacco products and vaping in the country. These changes aim to address growing health concerns and curb the rising popularity of these products among youth.
Read moreAccording to amendments to the second reading of a bill on changes to the Russian tax system, which TASS has in its possession, the Russian government plans to raise excise taxes on tobacco products by an average of 4.7% in 2025.
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