Russia will implement mandatory digital label management on electronic cigarettes and liquid smoke

     On August 11, Russian media reported that according to the draft resolution published by the Ministry of industry and trade of the Russian Federation, Russia will begin to implement "mandatory digital label management" (hereinafter referred to as "marking system") on electronic cigarettes and liquid smoke on November 1, 2022.
The purpose of this system is to put an end to the illegal import of e-cigarettes, so that e-cigarettes can be traced back to the source, so as to control e-cigarettes and increase the tax revenue from e-cigarettes.

     The mandatory labelling system of Russian e-cigarettes has been brewing for some time. According to the information on the official website of the Russian state, the program began on February 15, 2022, and the experiment was originally scheduled to last until February 28, 2023. The draft resolution was announced nearly four months earlier than the original time.
According to Euromonitor International, a research company, last year Russia sold more than 67 million electronic cigarettes and about 10000 liters of cigarette oil, with a total value of 35.5 billion rubles.

    Industry insiders familiar with Russia say that Russia is an important consumer country of e-cigarettes and the fourth largest consumer market in the world. Russians like e-cigarettes with strong taste. Russians have high demand for alcohol and also have a high demand for e-cigarettes.
The reporter of the securities times · e company recently visited a certain E-Cigarette company. The senior executives said that they should reduce their dependence on the US market and increase their dependence on the Russian market. Many domestic e-cigarette enterprises closely focus on the Russian market and hope to share a share in Russia.

    However, the Russian market has its particularity. At present, the vast majority of e-cigarettes exported to Russia are not legal. Exporters transport e-cigarettes to the surrounding areas of Russia and enter Russia through illegal channels. As for why not export through formal channels, it is said that it is because there is no export channel that can connect with the Russian authorities. Because of various smuggling convenience, Russia can easily buy electronic cigarettes in street shops. In recent years, the sales of e-cigarettes in Russia has increased rapidly.

    Recently, Russia has always wanted to strengthen the control of electronic cigarettes. Electronic labels are a more convenient control method. The "marking and tracking system" has been implemented in Russia for a long time, such as traditional tobacco, pharmaceuticals, milk, tires, fur coats and other products have implemented the marking system. Its operation experience can be used for reference for the ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE marking system to be implemented soon.
The two supremacies of China's e-cigarette professional organization contacted Peter Davidov, chief information officer of the Russian tobacco expert Council, and the other party provided information guidance for the "marking experiment of e-cigarettes".

   The main form of electronic mark is composed of two-dimensional code and encrypted verification code. The information contained in the mark includes manufacturer, country and material information, brand, validity and circulation. The mark adopts encryption technology and cannot be copied or reused. After the commodity is cancelled or sold to consumers, the mission ends.

Industry insiders familiar with Russia say that Russia is an important consumer country of e-cigarettes and the fourth largest consumer market in the world. Russians like e-cigarettes with strong taste. Russians have high demand for alcohol and also have a high demand for e-cigarettes.
The reporter of the securities times · e company recently visited a certain e-cigarette company. The senior executives said that they should reduce their dependence on the US market and increase their dependence on the Russian market. Many domestic e-cigarette enterprises closely focus on the Russian market and hope to share a share in Russia.

However, the Russian market has its particularity. At present, the vast majority of e-cigarettes exported to Russia are not legal. Exporters transport e-cigarettes to the surrounding areas of Russia and enter Russia through illegal channels. As for why not export through formal channels, it is said that it is because there is no export channel that can connect with the Russian authorities. Because of various smuggling convenience, Russia can easily buy electronic cigarettes in street shops. In recent years, the sales of e-cigarettes in Russia has increased rapidly.
Recently, Russia has always wanted to strengthen the control of electronic cigarettes. Electronic labels are a more convenient control method. The "marking and tracking system" has been implemented in Russia for a long time, such as traditional tobacco, pharmaceuticals, milk, tires, fur coats and other products have implemented the marking system. Its operation experience can be used for reference for the electronic cigarette marking system to be implemented soon.
The two supremacies of China's e-cigarette professional organization contacted Peter Davidov, chief information officer of the Russian tobacco expert Council, and the other party provided information guidance for the "marking experiment of e-cigarettes".

The main form of electronic mark is composed of two-dimensional code and encrypted verification code. The information contained in the mark includes manufacturer, country and material information, brand, validity and circulation. The mark adopts encryption technology and cannot be copied or reused. After the commodity is cancelled or sold to consumers, the mission ends.

For the upcoming application for official marks, please refer to the experience of other categories. The application for Russian marks shall be applied in the business entities registered in the national unified legal person registration system and the individual industrial and commercial household registration system of the Russian Federation. Fill in specific information according to the guidance, including necessary information such as product name, manufacturer, trademark, composition, model, use method, and supplementary information such as product purpose, consumer attribute, and safety use requirements. The merchant shall bear the expenses incurred in the booking, obtaining and pasting of the marks, and can decide on its own how to photocopy the marks to the outer packaging of the goods.