Latest Policies in the Russian E-cigarette Market
When it comes to the Russian e-cigarette market, many people still remember how hot it once was. On June 24, 2016, the Russia Moscow e-cigarette expo, held twice a year, opened at the Sokolniki International Exhibition Centre. The venue was packed from th
Speaking of the Russian e-cigarette market, many people still remember how booming it used to be. On June 24, 2016, the twice-yearly Moscow e-cigarette expo in Russia was held at the Sokolniki International Exhibition Center. As soon as it opened, the venue was packed, with visitors lining up from the entrance for more than a kilometer.
However, one of the countries where e-cigarette products have developed the fastest has also started regulating e-cigarettes.
According to a July 9 report by Sputnik, Viktor Yevtukhov, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, said that there will be no separate legislation specifically for the e-cigarette market. Instead, it will be regulated under the existing so-called "anti-smoking law."
While attending the "2018 International Innovation Industry Exhibition," Yevtukhov said: "According to the decision made, the e-cigarette market will be regulated by the anti-smoking law. However, separate provisions will be included in that law to regulate the e-cigarette sector."
At the end of January, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade submitted several draft laws related to regulating the e-cigarette market. In June, a spokesperson for Deputy Prime Minister Kozak said that the proposal to create separate legislation for the e-cigarette sector did not receive the Deputy Prime Minister's support.
According to Gazeta.ru, surveys show that 32% of Russian residents smoke. Among them, 20% smoke at least one pack a day. In March this year, it was proposed that the task of supervising and enforcing the "anti-tobacco law" within Russia should be assigned to local governments.
Since 2013, Russia has gradually implemented its "anti-tobacco law," which prohibits smoking in public places, including cultural and sports venues, schools and higher education institutions, hospitals, beaches, children's playgrounds, sports fields, train stations, and airports. According to the Russian Ministry of Health, the anti-tobacco law has reduced tobacco consumption by 25%.
However, one of the countries where e-cigarette products have developed the fastest has also started regulating e-cigarettes.
According to a July 9 report by Sputnik, Viktor Yevtukhov, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, said that there will be no separate legislation specifically for the e-cigarette market. Instead, it will be regulated under the existing so-called "anti-smoking law."While attending the "2018 International Innovation Industry Exhibition," Yevtukhov said: "According to the decision made, the e-cigarette market will be regulated by the anti-smoking law. However, separate provisions will be included in that law to regulate the e-cigarette sector."
At the end of January, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade submitted several draft laws related to regulating the e-cigarette market. In June, a spokesperson for Deputy Prime Minister Kozak said that the proposal to create separate legislation for the e-cigarette sector did not receive the Deputy Prime Minister's support.
According to Gazeta.ru, surveys show that 32% of Russian residents smoke. Among them, 20% smoke at least one pack a day. In March this year, it was proposed that the task of supervising and enforcing the "anti-tobacco law" within Russia should be assigned to local governments.Since 2013, Russia has gradually implemented its "anti-tobacco law," which prohibits smoking in public places, including cultural and sports venues, schools and higher education institutions, hospitals, beaches, children's playgrounds, sports fields, train stations, and airports. According to the Russian Ministry of Health, the anti-tobacco law has reduced tobacco consumption by 25%.
