E-cigarettes in pharmacies? Russian consumer group calls for new rules

Nov.01.2024

Russian group proposes e-cigarettes as prescription-only, sold exclusively in pharmacies to strengthen regulation.

The Consumers Union of Russia has proposed that e-cigarettes be classified as prescription products and sold exclusively in pharmacies, VM.RU reported on November 1. The proposal was submitted to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

The alliance stated that e-cigarettes and related devices should be treated like medications, requiring a doctor’s prescription for purchase. Currently, around 4.5 million people in Russia use e-cigarettes to satisfy nicotine cravings.

Data from Russia’s National Statistics Bureau shows that the smoking rate dropped from 41% in 2009 to 30% in 2023. However, addiction issues remain, particularly concerning e-cigarettes.

References:

[1] Электронные сигареты предложили продавать по рецепту в аптеках РФ

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[1] Russian State Duma proposes new fines for tobacco industry

[2] Russia to tighten e-cigarette rules with tenfold increase in fines for sales to minors

[3] Russian region moves to hike school smoking fines to $30

[4] Russian Parliamentary Gazette reports debate on new tobacco retail regulations

[5] Russian Regulator Plans Stricter Requirements to Regulate E-cigarette Packaging

[6] Russia's E-Cigarette Liquid Sales Soar in Q2 2024

[7] Proposal to Ban Tobacco Sales for Russian Citizens Born after 2009

[8] Bashkortostan to Impose Fines for Public E-Cigarette Use

[9] Fine for Smoking E-Cigarettes in Public Places in Russia

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