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Russia: Decree 587 has been signed by president Vladimir Putin, giving the Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation (Rosalkogolregulirovanie) oversight over tobacco- and nicotine-containing products. The decree will come into force on 1st September, when the government will have six months to clarify the new functions of the regulatory body.
7th August 2023
3rd August 2023
Russia: A series of increases in excise taxes on tobacco products have been approved by the Federation Council and signed into law by president Vladimir Putin. The rate for heated tobacco consumables is set at RUB9,094 (€90) per kg in 2024, rising to RUB9,458 (€94) per kg in 2025, and to RUB9,836 (€97) per kg in 2026. Chewing tobacco will be taxed at a rate of RUB4,318 (€43) per kg in 2024, RUB4,491 (€44) per kg in 2025, and RUB4,671 (€46) per kg in 2026.
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