Russia

There is a comprehensive ban on the use of e-cigarettes in indoor workplaces and indoor public places. The law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes on all public transportation, with the exception of long-distance passenger ships where the use of e-cigarettes is permitted in designated areas (in open air or in isolated rooms).

The law prohibits all forms of e-cigarette advertising and promotion.

The law prohibits all forms of e-cigarette sponsorship.

Product displays at “trade sites” are prohibited. The law permits retailers to display only a black-and-white alphabetical list of tobacco products sold.

The law prohibits remote retail sales, which includes internet sales. However, the law contains a small exception that may permit delivery by mail for towns that have no stores.

The law does not prohibit flavors in e-cigarettes; therefore, flavors in e-cigarettes are allowed.

The law does not prohibit specified ingredients or additives in e-cigarettes.

The Tobacco Act specifies that packaging and labelling must be in accordance with the legislation on technical regulation, which has not yet been adopted.

The law does not include other product packaging and labeling requirements for e-cigarettes.

The law prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes with nicotine levels of higher than 20mg/ml.

There is no law addressing device requirements for e-cigarettes.

The law does not require disclosure or notification for e-cigarettes. Some companies voluntarily choose to certify their products under the Law on Certification of Products and Services.

The law permits retail sale of tobacco products only in stores and pavilions, with sales forbidden in educational, health-care, or sports facilities, among others.

The law prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes via vending machines.