Ahead of a Nationwide Ban, Hundreds of Russian Retailers Voluntarily Stop Selling Vapes

In Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, approximately 550 retailers have voluntarily removed e-cigarettes and their e-liquids from their shelves. This action comes amid a broader crackdown on this category in Russia, with widespread expectations of a nationwide ban in the future. <\/span>
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Local authorities stated that this initiative stems from an industry self-regulation program launched in 2025 <\/span> aimed at encouraging companies to exit the e-cigarette market due to concerns over counterfeit products and weak regulation. With official signals indicating a tightening of controls and a potential federal ban on e-cigarette sales, enforcement actions have also escalated,<\/span> including the closure of non-compliant stores.<\/p>