Russian Duma Official Reveals: Draft Resolution to Ban E-cigarette Flavorings Submitted to Cabinet

  Artem Metelyov, Chairman of the Youth Policy Committee of the Russian Duma, announced on his personal Telegram channel that a draft government decree has been submitted to the cabinet regarding a list of substances prohibited for use in e-cigarettes (including flavorings and sweeteners).

[Two Supreme News] According to a report from the Russian TASS on August 22, Artem Metelyov announced on his personal Telegram channel that a draft government decree regarding a list of substances prohibited for use in e-cigarettes (including flavorings and sweeteners) has been submitted to the cabinet. This document was jointly developed by the Russian Federal Ministry of Health and experts and is set to take effect on March 1, 2024.

Metelyov stated that the previously passed law restricting the use of e-cigarettes grants the government the right to "approve the list of substances prohibited in e-cigarettes."

Metelyov said:

"The government, together with the Ministry of Health and experts, has developed a specific list of these substances. The corresponding draft resolution has been submitted for government approval, with an expected effective date of March 1, 2024."

This member of parliament pointed out that, according to the Duma Committee on Youth Policy, "all flavors that create a false sense of safety and manipulate consumer choices, as well as any artificial and natural food additives, should be prohibited."

Previously, Metelyov stated that this draft resolution was developed by a working group from the Ministry of Health. It involves banning all artificial and natural flavorings and food additives, including those containing harmful and dangerous compounds, stimulants, sweeteners, dyes, and other additives that may give the impression that nicotine products are beneficial to health or pose no harm.

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