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“Ingredient” means tobacco, an additive, as well as any substance or element present in a finished tobacco product, herbal smoking product, electronic cigarette or refill container, including paper, filter, colors, capsules and stickers.

The definition of “ingredient” is significant because the law prohibits the manufacture and sale of cigarettes that contain certain additives and characterizing flavors. According to the definition of "ingredient," additives comprise ingredients. The law further requires manufacturers and importers to submit to the Health Inspectorate information about ingredients and additives used in the manufacture of tobacco products.

“Additive” means a substance, other than tobacco, that is added to a tobacco product, a unit packet or any outside packaging.

The definition of “additive” is significant because the law prohibits certain additives.

“Addictiveness” means the pharmacological potential of a substance to cause addiction — a state which affects an individual's ability to control his or her behavior, typically by instilling a feeling of satisfaction or a relief from withdrawal symptoms or a feeling of satisfaction and a relief from withdrawal symptoms.

The definition of “addictiveness” is significant because the law regulates additives which increase addictiveness.

“Characterizing flavor” means a clearly noticeable smell or taste other than the smell or taste of tobacco, resulting from an additive or a combination of additives, but not limited to that of fruit, spice, herbs, alcohol, candy, menthol or vanilla, that is noticeable before or during the consumption of a tobacco product.

The definition of “characterizing flavor” is significant because the law prohibits cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco with characterizing flavors.

“Emission” means a substance that is released when tobacco, a tobacco product, herbal smoking product, electronic cigarette or refill container is consumed as intended, for example, substances found in smoke or substances released during the process of using smokeless tobacco products.

The definition of “emission” is significant because the law imposes maximum emission levels.

“Flavoring” means an additive that imparts smell or taste or smell and taste.

The definition of “flavoring” is significant because the law prohibits certain flavorings.

“Maximum emission level” means the maximum content or emissions of a substance in a tobacco product measured in milligrams, including zero.

The definition of “maximum emission level” is significant because the law imposes maximum emission levels.

“Nicotine” means nicotinic alkaloids, a strong poison harmful to the nervous system, which causes habituation and addiction.

The definition of “nicotine” is significant because the law imposes maximum emission levels for nicotine.

“Tar” means the raw anhydrous nicotine-free condensate of smoke.

The definition of “tar” is significant because the law imposes maximum emission levels for tar.

“Toxicity” means the degree to which a substance can cause harmful effects in the human organism, including effects occurring over time, usually through repeated or continuous consumption or exposure.

The definition of “toxicity” is significant because the law prohibits additives which increase toxicity.