Skin softeners, tooth pastes to be classified into quasi-drug

Some OTC products, such as skin softeners, tooth pastes and nicotine-free cigarettes, will be newly designated as a quasi-drug, according to the newly revised law.

In order for customers to freely purchase these items at supermarkets, the Ministry of Health and Welfare on January 30 made an announcement about the proposed changes to the law.
After a period of collecting opinions on the rev...