Last updated: February 19, 2021
Key Terms
ISO standard
Term Defined
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
Term Defined
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.
