Last updated: February 19, 2021

Key Terms

ISO standard

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Definition

"ISO standard" means the standard specified by the International Standards Organisation.

Analysis

The “ISO standard” is the relevant standard for measurement of tar and nicotine per cigarette.

Tar

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Definition

"Tar" means the Condensate Particulate Matter (CPM) which results from the ignition of any tobacco product.

Analysis

The law prescribes maximum levels of tar per cigarette.