Last updated: January 6, 2026
Key Terms
Characteristic flavor
Term Defined
Definition
"Characteristic flavor" means a clearly noticeable smell or taste other than one of tobacco, resulting from an additive or a combination of additives, including, but not limited to, fruit, spice, herbs, alcohol, candy, menthol or vanilla, which is noticeable before or during the consumption of the tobacco product.
Analysis
The definition of characteristic flavor is important because the law prohibits the sale of tobacco products with a characteristic flavor.
