high fines, license suspension or revocation) for violators, and practicing merchant education
Menthol cigarettes: Menthol may slow nicotine breakdown, causing it to linger for longer, as noted by the medical journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence
PS Law Group can provide proper guidance to help you navigate through the complexities of these regulations by guiding you through each step of the licensing process, working with you and your team to create a successful business structure, and through consultations to ensure your business is compliant
IQOS products are available in menthol flavors, and research has shown that youth are most likely to initiate tobacco use with flavored products
Data source for (A) adults: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (2023), Korea Health Statistics 2022: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES IX-1), Data source for (B) adolescents: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (2023), 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Table 2 Percentage of adults aged 19 and older who reported the current use of tobacco products, grouped by type of product, sex, and age cohort In the 2000s, two increases in tobacco product prices, in 2002 and 2005, resulted in a significant decline in the adult cigarette smoking rate
Adults can suffer as well, as the chemicals can exacerbate allergies and asthma