South Korea to Regulate Vapes as Cigarettes from April 24 - Tobacco Reporter
South Korea will regulate vapes like cigarettes from April 24th, expanding health warnings and restrictions.Summary
South Korea is set to regulate liquid e-cigarettes under the same laws as traditional cigarettes beginning April 24th, following amendments to the Tobacco Business Act. This revision broadens the definition of “tobacco products” to encompass all nicotine-based products, subjecting vapes to regulations regarding health warnings, advertising limitations, and retail licensing. The updated law also extends smoking bans to include vaping, prohibiting its use in non-smoking areas, and implements stricter controls on automated sales devices to address concerns about youth access. Enforcement of these new regulations will begin immediately, as vape usage continues to increase despite a decline in conventional cigarette smoking.
(Source：Tobacco Reporter)
