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Alternative tobacco and nicotine products in Russia

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15th July 2024: Russia: The Ministry of Health has developed an initiative that would oblige manufacturers of tobacco and nicotine-containing products to indicate the composition of the product on the packaging, Parlamentskaya Gazeta (the official publisher of federal laws and acts) reports. The ministry noted that informing consumers about the composition of these products is provided for by legislation on public health protection, but in practice, “consumers of tobacco products do not currently have complete information about the ingredients contained in the tobacco products they consume”. A similar proposal was made in 2017. However, tobacco companies opposed this initiative as they considered the measure excessive.
15th July 2024: Russia: Bill 639663-8 has been signed by the president. The excise rate for heated tobacco consumables will increase to RUB9,807 (€102) per kg in 2025, to RUB10,199 (€106) per kg in 2026 and to RUB10,607 (€110) in 2027. The tax rate on oral tobacco products will increase to RUB4,657 (€48) per kg in 2025, to RUB4,843 (€50) per kg in 2026 and to RUB5,037 (€52) in 2027. The bill will also introduce a tax on nicotine raw materials of RUB2.20 (€0.023) per mg in 2025, RUB2.30 (€0.024) per mg in 2026 and RUB2.40 (€0.025) per mg in 2027.
11th July 2024: Russia: Bill 639663-8 has passed its third reading in the State Duma (lower chamber of the parliament) and now heads to the Federal Council (upper chamber). The excise rate for heated tobacco consumables would increase to RUB9,807 (€102) per kg in 2025, to RUB10,199 (€106) per kg in 2026 and to RUB10,607 (€110) in 2027. The tax rate on oral tobacco products would increase to RUB4,657 (€48) per kg in 2025, to RUB4,843 (€50) per kg in 2026 and to RUB5,037 (€52) in 2027. The bill would also introduce a tax on nicotine raw materials of RUB2.20 (€0.023) per mg in 2025, RUB2.30 (€0.024) per mg in 2026 and RUB2.40 (€0.025) per mg in 2027.
9th July 2024: Russia: Bill 639663-8 has passed its second reading in the State Duma and now heads to its third reading. According to the text of the second-reading amendment, the excise rate for heated tobacco consumables would increase to RUB9,807 (€102) per kg in 2025, to RUB10,199 (€106) per kg in 2026 and to RUB10,607 (€110) in 2027. The tax rate on oral tobacco products would increase to RUB4,657 (€48) per kg in 2025, to RUB4,843 (€50) per kg in 2026 and to RUB5,037 (€52) in 2027. The bill would also introduce a tax on nicotine raw materials of RUB2.20 (€0.023) per mg in 2025, RUB2.30 (€0.024) per mg in 2026 and RUB2.40 (€0.025) per mg in 2027.
28th June 2024: Russia: The Federal Customs Service of Russia has reminded importers of tobacco and nicotine-containing products that as of 1st July 2024 their products should comply with governmental decree 801. According to the decree, tobacco and nicotine-containing products should be marked with digital tax stamps. The customs authorities will issue the stamps once the importers submit a written application and pay a fee.
7th June 2024: Russia: The Ministry of Finance has published a letter explaining the legal status of nicotine pouches in Russia. The ministry explains that the sale and wholesale of nicotine pouches is banned; however, at the same time, the production of nicotine pouches within the territory of the Russian Federation, including for the purpose of export from Russia, is not prohibited by law.
4th June 2024: Russia: Bill 639663-8 has been introduced in the State Duma (lower chamber of parliament). The bill would introduce tax on nicotine raw materials and proposes tax rates of RUB2.20 (€0.023) per mg in 2025, RUB2.30 (€0.024) per mg in 2026 and RUB2.40 (€0.025) per mg in 2027.
21st May 2024: Russia: A package of bills aimed at tightening regulation of nicotine-containing products has been submitted to the government and the Supreme Court of Russia, said Artem Metelev, head of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy. The amendments propose, in particular, to increase fines for non-compliance with restrictions on the sale of nicotine-containing products and to criminalise the resale of these products to minors. One of these initiatives seeks to oblige the government to adopt a list of prohibited flavours and additives for e-liquids.
29th April 2024: Russia: Bill 610727-8 has been introduced in the State Duma (lower chamber of parliament) that would amend the existing federal law provisions on advertising. The bill would prohibit the online distribution of data containing offers for the remote retail sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products. It would further suggest establishing a mechanism for monitoring such information on social networks and a way to prevent access to the information. Online sales of these products are prohibited by federal law; however, lawmakers say information on remote sales is still easily found.
24th April 2024: Russia: Bill 512729-8, which would require tobacco and nicotine-containing products (including heated tobacco consumables) to be marked with digital tax stamps, has been signed by the president. The provision is expected to come into force one month after the date of its publication in the country’s official gazette.
18th April 2024: Russia: Bill 512729-8 has been passed by the Federal Assembly (upper chamber of parliament) and now goes to the president. The bill would require tobacco- and nicotine-containing products, including heated tobacco consumables, to be marked with digital tax stamps. The provision is expected to come into force one month after the date of its publication in the country’s official gazette.
10th April 2024: Russia: Bill 512729-8 – which would require tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including heated tobacco consumables, to be marked with digital tax stamps – has passed its third reading in the State Duma (a lower chamber of parliament) and now goes to the Federal Assembly (upper chamber of parliament). The provision is expected to come into force one month after the date of its official publication.

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