State Duma Considers Complete Ban on E-Cigarette Liquids and Additives
State Duma deputies have advanced a bill that would outlaw the circulation of electronic cigarette liquids, including nicotine-free liquids that carry flavorings and additives designed to make vaping more appealing and to boost nicotine dependence. The bill emphasizes removing these substances from the market and reducing their visibility in consumer channels. Source: TASS.
The government would be responsible for compiling a definitive list of additives that are prohibited or restricted under the new rules. This forthcoming list is anticipated to guide manufacturers, retailers, and enforcement agencies as they adjust to the proposed regulations.
Lawmakers are pushing to introduce a formal standard aimed at shielding citizens from the consumption of products containing nicotine. The proposed legal framework seeks to establish clear protections, reduce exposure to nicotine, and align with broader public health objectives.
Vyacheslav Volodin, the former Speaker of the State Duma, indicated on April 11 that a law banning electronic cigarettes for underage Russians could be enacted. He noted that the law would also affect advertising and the placement of electronic cigarettes on store shelves, limiting their visibility to minors. Attribution: TASS.
Earlier statements from Sultan Khamzaev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption, suggested that deputies are preparing amendments to ban electronic cigarettes entirely in Russia, with sales restricted to adults only. This marks a shift toward stricter control over access to vaping products and their distribution channels.
In January, the State Duma working group proposed treating vapes the same as traditional cigarettes and moving toward a ban on advertising. The goal is to curb promotional efforts that may attract new users, particularly younger audiences, and to tighten the overall regulatory posture around nicotine delivery devices.