Last updated: July 2, 2025

Regulatory Framework

Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under tobacco control laws?

Yes
Analysis

E-cigarettes are regulated under Federal Law No. 303-FZ of July 31, 2020 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation on the Protection of Citizens' Health from the Consequences of Consuming Nicotine-Containing Products", which amends a number of pieces of tobacco control legislation to apply to e-cigarettes.

Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under medicine or pharmaceutical laws?

No
Analysis

E-cigarettes are not regulated under medicine or pharmaceutical laws.

Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under any other laws?

Yes
Analysis

E-cigarettes are also regulated under a national standard - GOST 58109-2018, Liquids for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (as amended).