According to N.News on October 30, the South Korean government is preparing to release a report that will consider the harmfulness of synthetic nicotine vapes to be equal to that of traditional nicotine, and promote its inclusion in the definition of the “Tobacco Act”.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare of South Korea recently submitted an interim report to the Planning and Finance Committee of the National Assembly, pointing out that “both tobacco and synthetic nicotine concentrates contain a large amount of harmful substances (carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity)”. The report emphasizes that since synthetic nicotine concentrates contain a large amount of harmful substances, they need to be regulated in the same way as traditional tobacco.
The report is inconsistent with the position of synthetic tobacco companies. Previously, these companies claimed that synthetic nicotine concentrates were purified and less harmful than traditional nicotine. However, this government study shows that a large amount of harmful substances are still detected in synthetic nicotine concentrates.
The report points out that the description of “no tobacco” or “pure substance” may mislead consumers, and it is recommended that such terms should be avoided in product descriptions. The government plans to release a final report by the end of the year, when it may call for regulation of synthetic tobacco.
Guutuu vape has always been committed to providing high-quality vape products and paying attention to consumer rights. In the report to be released by the South Korean government, the problem of a large number of harmful substances in synthetic nicotine concentrates is highlighted, which may include carcinogens and reproductive toxicants. This finding prompted the government to believe that synthetic nicotine should be subject to the same strict regulation as traditional tobacco.
In this context, the Guutuu vape brand emphasizes the importance of compliant operations and is committed to providing consumers with transparent and reliable vape products. The brand will actively follow the latest progress of the South Korean government in the regulation of synthetic nicotine, and support the government to take necessary measures to ensure the healthy development of the vape market and the effective protection of consumer rights. Guutuu vape will continue to uphold a responsible attitude, provide users with products that meet regulatory standards, and strive to safeguard the interests of consumers.
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