South Korean Teen Advocacy Groups Demand Strict Regulation of E-Cigarettes.

Dec.26.2024

Seventeen South Korean youth protection groups demand strict regulation on synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes, submitting a petition to the National Assembly.

According to a report by N.News on December 26th, 17 youth protection organizations in South Korea held a joint press conference and submitted a statement to the National Assembly with over 34,000 signatures, demanding strict regulations on synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes.

It has been reported that various tobacco bills have been introduced to the South Korean National Assembly since 2020, but specific legislation has not yet been enacted. As of November 26, members from various political parties have collectively proposed 11 amendments.

On December 27, the South Korean National Assembly plans to hold a hearing to discuss the solution of including synthetic nicotine in tobacco products. Stakeholders from the government, academia, and industry will participate in the discussion to expedite the passage of relevant laws. (Related reading: South Korea Tobacco Business Law Hearing Expected to Proceed Synthetic Nicotine to Be Regulated and Taxed)

One of the members of the alliance, the Happiness Education Organization, stresses that protecting young people is a primary responsibility of society and laws should be passed promptly to prevent more young people from being harmed.

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Also Read:

[1] PMI and KT&G Increase Convenience Store HNB Equipment Margins to 7% in Response to Retailer Demands

[2] South Korea Tobacco Business Public Hearing to Proceed on Dec 27, Synthetic Nicotine to be Taxed

[3] Delay in Passing Amendment to Tobacco Business Law Raises Concerns

[4] South Korea's New Synthetic Nicotine Regulations May Be Delayed Until Next Year

#Legislation #Asia #Open system e-cigarettes #South Korea #Nicotine-free e-cigarettes

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