Number of Authorized Inspection Agencies for Harmful Substances in Liquid-Type E-Cigarettes Increased to Three

MFDS Adds Institute of International Special Analysis as Authorized Inspection Agency

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on April 17 that, in accordance with the “Act on the Management of Harmful Substances in Tobacco Products (Tobacco Harmfulness Management Act),” it has additionally designated the Institute of International Special Analysis as an authorized inspection agency for harmful substances in tobacco. As a result, the total number of domestic inspection agencies for harmful substances in tobacco products has increased to three.

Inside view of the Institute for Special Analysis. Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

The newly designated Institute of International Special Analysis has been recognized as an inspection agency for harmful substances in liquid-type electronic cigarettes, having obtained accreditation for the International Organization for Standardization requirements in the tobacco field (ISO 17025). Under the amendment to the Tobacco Business Act, which will take effect on April 24, the institute will be responsible for inspecting liquid-type electronic cigarettes, including those newly classified as containing synthetic nicotine.

The Korea Conformity Laboratories conducts inspections for harmful substances in cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and liquid-type electronic cigarettes, while the Chungbuk National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation is responsible for inspecting harmful substances in cigarettes.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated, “In order to continue expanding the number of inspection agencies, we are providing consulting on the requirements for designation to organizations wishing to be designated as inspection agencies,” adding, “We will do our utmost to ensure the stable establishment of the tobacco harmfulness management system going forward.”

Detailed information about the designated inspection agencies can be found on the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety website → Policy Information → Test and Inspection Agencies → Status of Designated Test and Inspection Agencies.

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