2FIRSTS | More Than 500 Stores in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Region Voluntarily Stop Selling Vapes
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Over 500 stores in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region have voluntarily ceased selling vapes and e-liquids, anticipating a forthcoming federal ban.Summary
More than 550 stores in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia have voluntarily stopped selling vapes and e-liquids, following a public offer initiated in September 2025 encouraging self-regulation. A major retail chain with over 40 stores in the region has joined this initiative. Regional officials anticipate a federal ban on vape sales will be implemented soon. Concerns about counterfeit products saturating the market and a desire for legal business practices have also contributed to this trend. A campaign against illegal vape sales began in spring 2026, resulting in the closure of one outlet near a school. The region previously received support from the Russian President to explore a pilot ban on vape sales.
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