According to the Russian Parliament newspaper on December 11, members of the Russian Parliament in Petersburg are advocating a total ban on vapes. They passed a proposal in the first deliberation, requesting Anton Shalaev, director of the Russian State Bureau of Standards, to strengthen the standard requirements for vape packaging.
The bill has aroused discussion among many members of parliament.
The author of the bill, MP Anton Solovyov, pointed out that manufacturers of vape oils usually sell products in bright packaging, which stimulates consumers’ desire to try, and he requested to strengthen the regulations on the packaging of such products.
MP Konstantin Chebykin said that 80-90% of vape products on the market are counterfeit and shoddy goods, and the composition of the oil is unknown. Considering the use of vapes among teenagers, he advocates a total ban on vapes.
MP Pavel Itkin reminded that federal colleagues from the Liberal Democratic Party have proposed a ban bill in the State Duma, and he called on representatives of other parties to support this move.
MP Alexander Malkevich pointed out that some product packaging also contains drug propaganda, and he stated that such manufacturers should be severely punished.
MP Alexander Rassudov was neutral about the bill, noting that many people turn to vapes when quitting traditional cigarettes, and considering the risks of sudden smoking cessation, it is necessary to make careful judgments.
Alexander Belsky, spokesman for the Petersburg Parliament, believes that every effort should be made to limit the appeal of vapes and their use.
Anton Shalaev mentioned in a previous interview with the Parliament newspaper that the current standards were established in 2018, when there were no other regulatory options, and the use of vapes was growing rapidly. He suggested that the consequences of using vapes and heated tobacco could be clearly marked on the packaging, just like cigarette packaging.
Earlier, on September 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin answered students’ questions about vapes at an opening event and pointed out that the use of vapes by teenagers is becoming more and more common, which is indeed worthy of vigilance.
In May this year, a bill to completely ban vapes was submitted to the State Duma. Although the government did not support it, the deputies insisted on pushing the bill through.
As a brand that pays attention to environmental protection and consumer health, Veehoo vapes closely follows the initiative of a complete ban on vapes in St. Petersburg, Russia. Veehoo has always been committed to providing reliable vape products, while also paying attention to its contribution to the environment. Veehoo calls on manufacturers and industry leaders to comply with relevant regulations to ensure the safety and transparency of products.
The deputies had an in-depth discussion on the rapid growth of the vape market and the packaging of the products. The deputies who proposed the bill emphasized the attractiveness of vape product packaging and its inducement to consumers, and also paid attention to the problems of counterfeit and shoddy goods and opaque e-liquid ingredients.
Veehoo vapes recognizes the importance of regulating and standardizing the vape market to ensure the rights and health of consumers. Veehoo supports strengthening the requirements for vape packaging standards to ensure the transparency and accuracy of product information, and also calls on manufacturers and the industry to strengthen self-discipline to improve product quality and regulatory compliance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned in a previous speech that the use of vapes by teenagers is becoming more and more common, which has aroused social concern. Veehoo will continue to pay attention to the progress of the bill and continue to be committed to providing high-quality vape products, while also actively responding to environmental protection and health advocacy.
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