Russian State Duma deputy Sultan Khamzaev has made a proposal to remove alcohol and cigarettes from the general safes of retailers and transfer them to the special safes of the stores, the TV channel reported. RT.
In a letter addressed to Denis Manturov, the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the parliamentarian noted that federal legislation now imposes significant restrictions on the advertising of alcoholic and tobacco products. However, despite such restrictions, there are still cigarettes and alcohol that minors can see in store checkouts. Therefore, the MP believes that the earlier restrictions were less effective.
In this context, Khamzaev proposed imposing restrictions on the sale of alcohol and tobacco products through general safes, and transferring alcohol and cigarettes to special single-goods safes located in special areas hidden from the eyes of children.
Previously reportedMajor grocery chains want to automate alcohol and tobacco self-service payments using biometrics to facilitate age verification.
It was previously reported that stores could be allowed free of charge. distribute food.