A Consumer Protection Perspective Commentary of Taiwan Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act Amendment 

Authors:

Cheng LM¹*, Sung MH² and Wang HW³ 

Volume 1, Issue 1

Abstract

The Government should take responsibility to protect citizens’ health and take appropriate measures to prevent the health problem. For smoking products, the most effective measure is through the law to control. Regulatory agencies should also obtain a balance among the interests of all parties and endeavor to protect consumers’ rights and interests. This study uses Consumer Protection Perspective to analyze Taiwan Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act Amendment, to avoid the consumers from the infringement of these products, and to help the government improve its future strategies on the tobacco industry. The study suggests that government should modify the regulations and implement more strict policies, also provides appropriate education to students, which is beneficial to ensure the health and interests of nationals.  

Keywords:

Tobacco hazards prevention act; Consumer protection; Tobacco control 

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