Tobacco: Avoid all tobacco products, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco
While many flavor chemicals in EC are reported safe for use in food 2 , the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has warned food-processing workers that some inhaled flavor chemicals may cause lung disease 3 , and the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association has strongly cautioned that their Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) certification is intended for exposure by ingestion, not inhalation 4
This includes nicotine pouches, energy pouches, and tobacco/nicotine free pouches
6 The warm air and charcoal combustion move through the tobacco, producing smoke
Proponents of standardized packaging do not claim the policy will result in immediate smoking reductions
Companies are exploring natural fibers such as abaca, cotton, and industrial hemp to create more sustainable cigarette filters