Government Takes Action to Regulate Sodium Nitrite Amid Rising Suicide Concerns

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Sodium nitrite, primarily employed as a preservative and colorant in processed meats like ham, has been identified as a substance posing a risk for suicide. This classification stems from instances of sodium nitrite misuse as a tool for self-harm in recent years.  On December 18, the Ministry of Health and [...]