Russia Proposes Standardized Signage for E-Cigarette Shops to Reduce Appeal to Minors

Dec.04.2024

Russian lawmakers have proposed legislation to standardize signage for stores selling e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and alcohol, limiting colors to gray, black, and white. The measure aims to reduce the appeal of these products, particularly to pedestrians and minors.

According to Zaks' report on December 3rd, Russian lawmakers Alexey Tsivilev, Anton Shalaev from the Russian Standardization Agency, and Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade, have proposed standardizing the signage of stores selling e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and alcohol in order to make these signs less prominent and less attractive.

The State Duma supports the bill, stating that further regulation is required. Tsvilev pointed out that the growth in sales of e-cigarettes and nicotine-containing products is accompanied by an increase in the number of specialty stores, with neon signs and LED elements attracting passersby, including minors.

He emphasized that the signs not only convey information about the types of products to consumers, but also stimulate and maintain interest in these products, driving market development. According to the latest data, the legal turnover of e-cigarette liquid in Russia has increased by 43.7 times.

He suggested standardizing the design of these signs, restricting their color tones to gray, black, and white to make them less conspicuous. He called on federal agencies to consider establishing national standards for stores selling harmful products.

References:

[1] Депутат ЗакСа Цивилев предложил стандартизировать вывески для магазинов вейпов

Also Read:

[1] Russian State Duma to Discuss Fines for Selling Cigarettes and Vapes to Minors on December 17

[2] Russian Customs Seizes Over 2,000 Illegal E-Cigarettes, Including 'GEEK BAR'

[3] Russian Police Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Trade, Seize 1,600 Illegal Vapes

[4] Russia Plans $20,000 Fines for Selling Tobacco to Minors

[5] Russia Proposes Law to Criminalize Vape Sales to Minors

[6] Russia to Establish Tobacco Retail Registry to Curb Illegal Trade

[7] Russia Seizes 4,500 Illegal Vapes, Suspect Could Face Jail Time

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