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Arsen Torosyan and Viktor Nazarenko discussed issues of technical  regulation of tobacco products

Arsen Torosyan and Viktor Nazarenko discussed issues of technical  regulation of tobacco products

ArmInfo.  Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan met with member of the Board (Minister) for technical regulation of the EAEU Viktor Nazarenko.

According to the press service of the ministry, the parties discussed  the issue "On Amending the Unified Product List" dated January 28,  2011. According to the amendments, other products containing  nicotine, as well as nicotine fillers for nicotine delivery systems  will also be subject to technical regulation. Viktor Nazarenko  addressed the issue of classification of substances included in the  concept of nicotine products with tobacco heating systems.

The parties discussed the issue of submission to the technical  regulation of classical tobacco products of the tobacco products that  are used by heating. At the same time, it was decided that further  discussions would be organized with those responsible in this area in  the EAEU countries regarding the need to amend the of the Customs Union.

The meeting also presented the need for urgent streamlining of other  dangerous nicotine-containing products.  Arsen Torosyan thanked for  the cooperation and expressed hope that the issues discussed would  soon be resolved.