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Product Requirements Emission levels and ingredients The Tobacco Products Directive sets forth requirements on maximum emission levels, measurement methods, and standards (the latter for cigarettes only) and prohibits the use of ingredients that (i) are listed in the Directive,[2] (ii) have carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) properties, or (iii) pose a risk to human health (for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes)
In stark contrast, the year 2023 marked the lowest point in production during the observed period, with only 432,452 in 1,000 pounds, highlighting a dramatic shift in the industry's output
While nicotine itself isnt as harmful as other chemicals found in tobacco smoke, it still poses health risks