[Background]

- (Background) It is necessary to designate harmful components for the establishment of the "Regulation on Harmful Components of Tobacco," pursuant to Article 2, Item 7 and Article 11, Paragraph 2 of the "Tobacco Harm Management Act" (effective November 1, 2025).
- (Need for Government Intervention) Advanced countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and France have established national harmful substance management systems by analyzing and publicly disclosing major harmful components of tobacco, ensuring the public's right to know and the right to choose. Therefore, government intervention is essential.

[Regulatory Details]

- The establishment of regulations for the designation of harmful components in cigarettes (regular tobacco), heated tobacco products, and e-cigarettes (liquid-type).