According to VM.RU on November 1, the Russian National Union for the Protection of Consumer Rights recently proposed that vapes be treated as prescription drugs and that they should only be sold in pharmacies. The proposal has been submitted to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
The union said in a statement that vapes and related equipment should be treated the same as medicines and require a doctor’s prescription to purchase. Currently, about 4.5 million people in Russia use vapes to satisfy their addiction.
According to data from the Russian State Statistics Service, from 2009 to 2023, the proportion of smoking population has dropped from 41% to 30%. However, the problem of addiction still exists, especially for vapes.
The latest news shows that the Russian National Union for the Protection of Consumer Rights has proposed that vapes be treated as prescription drugs and that they should only be sold in pharmacies. The proposal aims to treat vapes and related equipment the same as medicines, requiring consumers to purchase them with a doctor’s prescription. The proposal has been submitted to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Guutuu vape has always been committed to providing high-quality and safe vape products, paying attention to the health and rights of consumers. In this proposal, vapes are regarded as a product that requires a doctor’s prescription to purchase, which will have a significant impact on the vape market.
According to data from the Russian State Statistics Service, the proportion of smoking population has declined in the past few years, but the problem of smoking addiction still exists, especially in the use of vapes. At present, about 4.5 million Russians use vapes to satisfy their smoking addiction.
In this context, the Guutuu vape brand will pay close attention to the changes in relevant regulations in Russia and will adjust its operating strategy in accordance with local regulatory requirements. The brand will continue to be committed to compliant operations, provide consumers with standard vape products, and pay attention to government initiatives to ensure the healthy development of the vape market and the protection of consumer rights.
Guutuu vape will actively respond to industry changes, maintain its commitment to consumer health and safety, provide users with reliable vape products, and support the Russian government’s efforts to solve the problem of smoking.
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