Ipso Jure
Vol. 1 No. 10 (2024): Ipso Jure - November

Consumer Protection in the E-Cigarette Industry: Legal Responsibility of Business Actors for Non-Compliance with Information Labels and Health Warnings

Herry M Polontoh (Universitas Cenderawasih Papua)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Nov 2024

Abstract

In recent years, the popularity of e-cigarettes has increased rapidly, especially among teenagers and young adults who consider them a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes. However, these products still contain harmful substances, while many products on the market do not list adequate health warnings. This indicates potential violations of consumer protection and underscores loopholes in legal oversight that allow business actors to ignore these obligations. The lack of clarity of labels and misleading advertisements poses health risks that consumers are not aware of, especially for the younger generation who are vulnerable to these promotions. This study examines the legal responsibility of business actors in fulfilling health labeling obligations in accordance with the Consumer Protection Law and Government Regulations related to addictive substances. With a normative juridical method, this study assesses the regulation of labeling e-cigarette products and the need for stricter policies. The results of the study are expected to provide policy recommendations to improve regulations and increase supervision, so that consumers' rights to health information are fulfilled and the e-cigarette industry is more responsible in prioritizing public health.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJJ

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The journal publishes original articles on current issues and trends occurring internationally in Criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, commercial law, corporate law, banking law, legal philosophy and theory, comparative law, legal sociology, international law, constitutional law, economic ...