Menthol cigarettes, including capsule ones, will completely disappear from the markets of the Republic of Moldova. Producers and sellers are now prohibited from distributing this type of product in Moldova (including duty-free shops). This decision was made by the country's authorities, guided by the European Tobacco Directive, which was also introduced into Moldovan legislation, the media of Moldova say.. The ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes was initiated in the European Union to reduce the popularity of smoking among young people. Experts believe that it is flavoring agents that attract young people to try cigarettes for the first time, because smoke is inhaled more easily, and due to various aromas, the sharpness of taste and smell is reduced. Moreover, according to experts, “when burning tobacco products, menthol turns into a carcinogen”. Earlier, deputies of the Moldovan parliament decided to take the fight against smoking to a new level. This provides for draft amendments to the law on tobacco control.. In February, an initiative was registered according to which it is prohibited to put “tobacco products, similar products, devices and accessories for their use, refueling or heating” on public display. The places where tobacco and similar products are stored must be equipped in such a way that cigarettes are not visible even when the seller takes out the pack to deliver it to the buyer. “Products of this category should be completely hidden from the eyes of buyers,” the State Tax Service specified. The authors of the bill propose introducing new standards for the sale of tobacco and equivalent goods from May 20, 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic introduced unforeseen amendments to the legislative work of the parliament..