Federal Law No. 472-FZ “On restriction of nitrous oxide turnover in the Russian Federation”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Legislation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Public health Toxicity/poisoning Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Federal Law enters into force on 1 January 2021. Abstract This Federal Law establishes that, in order to ensure the safety of life and health of the population, from January 1, 2021 the circulation of nitrous oxide on the territory of the Russian Federation shall be restricted. Production, manufacturing, purchase, delivery, storage, transportation, shipment, sending by post of nitrous oxide, as well as its trade (sale), propaganda, including by means of information and telecommunication network "Internet", use (consumption) of nitrous oxide, distribution of information about trade (sale) of nitrous oxide for purposes other than the production of foodstuffs, and not for medical, industrial or technical use, are prohibited. Full text Russian Website publication.pravo.gov.ru