International regulatory overview of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products
10.5124/jkma.2020.63.2.112
- Author:
Cheol Min LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Family Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. bigbangx@snuh.org
- Publication Type:Legislation
- Keywords:
Tobacco;
Nicotine;
Electronic nicotine delivery systems;
Policy
- MeSH:
Electronic Cigarettes;
Hand;
Hot Temperature;
Jurisprudence;
Nicotine;
Taxes;
Tobacco Products;
Tobacco
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2020;63(2):112-118
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
This document provides a description of country-level laws that regulate electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The mechanisms used to regulate e-cigarettes were classified as either new/amended laws or existing laws. The policy domains identified include restrictions or prohibitions related to the product (sale, manufacturing, importation, distribution, use, product design including e-liquid ingredients, advertising/ promotion/ sponsorship, and trademarks) and regulatory requirements (taxation, health warning labels, and child-safety standards). A range of regulatory approaches are currently being applied to e-cigarettes globally; however, many countries still regulate e-cigarettes using legislation not tailored specifically for e-cigarettes. Only a handful of countries levy a tax on e-cigarettes. Evidence on the harmful effects and benefits of e-cigarettes usage has not been clearly established yet. The regulatory treatment of heated tobacco products varies from country to country, with some classifying e-cigarettes and cigarettes under the same legislation, other countries treating e-cigarettes more favorably, and some jurisdictions banning them altogether. As the evidence base grows, we expect additional activity in the regulatory arena.
