Illegitimate heated tobacco products discovered in Zabaikal region
In a recent development, the Rospotrebnadzor of Zabaykalsky Krai has issued a warning about counterfeit heated tobacco products in the region. The brands involved in the warning are ASHIMA, NISE, BRO, COO, KUANZHAI, and BAISHA.
The warning serves to alert consumers about the potential risks associated with purchasing these counterfeit products. However, it's important to note that there is no current authoritative report showing ongoing counterfeit problems with these specific brands in Zabaykalsky Krai or detailed risks relating to them in the available sources.
The absence of certificates and market circulation marks means that these counterfeit products are not legally permitted for circulation in Russia. This violation of Russian law is part of a broader issue, as the international "Anti-counterfeit" association has provided information about counterfeit products, with counterfeit alcohol products being the focus of the effort to combat illegal trade in Zabaykalsky.
It's worth mentioning that the initiative to combat illegal alcohol trade in Zabaykalsky is a separate development from the warning about counterfeit heated tobacco products. The systematic effort to combat illegal alcohol trade has started in Zabaykalsky, but as of now, it has not yet led to any specific brands being warned or products being identified.
The warning remains in effect, and consumers are advised to be cautious when purchasing heated tobacco products. While counterfeit tobacco products, including cigarettes, remain a significant problem in various markets, a recent source indicated that no counterfeit flows have been identified so far in heated tobacco products globally. This suggests that although counterfeit cigarettes are common, heated tobacco counterfeit issues may be less documented or less prevalent at this time.
Common risks associated with counterfeit tobacco products include unregulated ingredients and manufacturing processes, which may increase toxic exposures and health risks beyond those of genuine products. Additionally, the avoidance of taxes and duties undermines public health policies and government revenues, and there is a potential for organized crime involvement in counterfeit distribution networks.
Without specific data about the listed brands in Zabaykalsky Krai, one cannot definitively state whether counterfeit problems or associated risks exist for these brands in that location. The absence of evidence in the available sources means that any assertion on this would be speculative.
The warning about counterfeit heated tobacco products in Zabaykalsky Krai serves as a reminder for consumers to be cautious, as such counterfeit products are often associated with unregulated ingredients and manufacturing processes that could lead to increased health risks.
Moreover, the lack of market circulation marks on these counterfeit tobacco products indicates a violation of Russian law, which is prevalent not only in tobacco products but extends to other industries such as finance, where counterfeit goods can undermine public policies and government revenues.
