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Analyzing the Quality, Safety, and Regulation of E-Cigarettes in Korea

This document provides an in-depth analysis of e-cigarettes in Korea, covering their history, quality, safety issues, and regulatory measures. It discusses the rise of e-cigarettes as a popular alternative to traditional smoking, highlights potential quality deficiencies and health risks, and examines consumer injuries linked to these products. The regulation section outlines current measures and suggestions for improvement based on consumer feedback and surveillance data. This comprehensive overview serves as a vital resource for public health and safety discussions regarding e-cigarette use.

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Analyzing the Quality, Safety, and Regulation of E-Cigarettes in Korea

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  1. 2011.10.31 Quality, Safety, & Regulation of E-Cigarettes Korea Consumer Agency Ha Jeong-Chul, Ph. D. (hjc1010@kca.go.kr)

  2. Contents Ⅰ. History of E-Cigarette Ⅱ. Quality of E-Cigarette Ⅲ. Safety of E-Cigarette Ⅳ. Regulation of E-Cigarette in Korea

  3. History of E-Cigarettes Electronic Cigarettes Electronic Cigarettes Market • Electronic Cigarettes • Toxic chemicals • Addiction to nicotine • Quality deficiency • Labeling problems • Limited regulation • More Cheap • No smell • Safer for others • Much less chemicals • More safe • Alternative to real cigarettes • Help in quitting smoking 2004 : RUYAN(China) ... and beyond

  4. What is an E-Cigarette ? Structure of E-Cigarette

  5. Quality of E-Cigarettes Quality of E-Cigarettes - Labeling of nicotine content(26 products, 2009)

  6. Quality of E-Cigarettes Quality of E-Cigarettes - Labeling of nicotine content(10 products, 2010)

  7. Quality of E-Cigarettes Quality of E-Cigarettes - Labeling of E-Cigarettes (10 products, 2010)

  8. Safety of E-Cigarettes Consumer injury by E-Cigarettes - CISS, Consumer Injury Surveillance System(KCA) Consumer notify (Hot-line, Internet) Corrective action / Recall recommend CISS Submission of Injury information (66hospital, 18 fire departmentetc) Regulation improvement Consumer complaint (KCA, Consumer group, Local government) Alert notification (Make public : TV, Press, report etc) Cooperative Institute (National Emergency management etc.) Information notification (governmental & cooperative group)

  9. Safety of E-Cigarettes Consumer injury by E-Cigarettes - CISS, Consumer Injury Surveillance System(KCA)

  10. Safety of E-Cigarettes Safety of E-Cigarettes - Test results of hazardous substances (KCA, 2009)

  11. Safety of E-Cigarettes Safety of E-Cigarettes - Test results of carcinogenic substances (US FDA, 2009)

  12. Safety of E-Cigarettes Safety of E-Cigarettes - Comparison of nicotine content (KCA, 2011)

  13. Regulation of E-Cigarettes Regulating E-Cigarettes - Comparison of E-cigarette and E-smoking cessation aid

  14. Thank you

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