RT: Deputy Khamzaev called for limiting the use of state symbols on alcohol and cigarettes packaging of alcoholic and tobacco products. He called for limiting the use of state symbols on these goods. He sent a letter with a corresponding request to the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov, writes RT.
Khamzaev emphasized that some manufacturers of alcohol and cigarettes sold in Russia use images that are visually similar to state symbols to decorate the packaging of their goods country.
The politician recalled that Russia is implementing a policy aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing the level of alcohol and tobacco consumption. Bad habits directly or indirectly cause serious illnesses in Russians, he noted.
“In this regard, I ask you to assess the feasibility of limiting the sale of alcohol and tobacco products in Russia, for the design of consumer packaging of which images were used, visually similar to the state symbols of the Russian Federation, “the deputy called.