Expanded scope of designation for quasi-drugs eyed

The Korea Food and Drug Administration announced that some health-related items (e.g., smoking-cessation products, wood-derived extract sheet, etc.) would be designated as quasi-drugs for better management of people's health.

The items eligible for quasi-drugs include wood-derived extract sheet, hygiene deodoring agents, anti-epidemic insecticides, sex lubricants, and teeth whitening agents;...