Ireland

“Ingredient” means tobacco, an additive, as well as any substance or element present in a finished tobacco product or related products, including paper, filter, ink, capsules and adhesives.

Terms used in the 2016 Regulations and which are also used in the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU) have the same meaning in the Regulations as in the Directive. The definition of “ingredient” contained in the Directive is significant because the Regulations require manufacturers and importers of tobacco products to submit, by brand name and type, a list of all ingredients, and quantities thereof, used in the manufacture of the tobacco products.

"Characterising flavour" means a clearly noticeable smell or taste other than one of tobacco, resulting from an additive or a combination of additives, including, but not limited to, fruit, spice, herbs, alcohol, candy, menthol or vanilla, which is noticeable before or during the consumption of the tobacco product.

Terms used in the 2016 Regulations and which are also used in the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU) have the same meaning in the Regulations as in the Directive. The definition of "characterising flavour" contained in Directive is significant because the Regulations prohibit the sale of tobacco products with a characterizing flavor.

"Flavouring" means an additive that imparts smell and/or taste.

Terms used in the 2016 Regulations and which are also used in the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU) have the same meaning in the Regulations as in the Directive. The definition of "flavouring" contained in Directive is significant because the Regulations prohibit the sale of tobacco products containing "flavourings" in any of their components.

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

Terms used in the 2016 Regulations and which are also used in the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU) have the same meaning in the Regulations as in the Directive. The definition of "additive" contained in Directive is significant because the Regulations prohibit the sale of tobacco products with a characterizing flavor. Characterizing flavour, pursuant to the law, results from an additive or a combination of additives.

"Emissions" means substances that are released when a tobacco or related product is consumed as intended, such as substances found in smoke, or substances released during the process of using smokeless tobacco products.

Terms used in the 2016 Regulations and which are also used in the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU) have the same meaning in the Regulations as in the Directive. The definition of "emissions" contained in Directive is significant because the Regulations regulate cigarette emissions.

"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.

Terms used in the 2016 Regulations and which are also used in the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU) have the same meaning in the Regulations as in the Directive. The definition of "toxicity" contained in Directive is significant because the Executive may require information on ingredient toxicity.

"Addictiveness" means the pharmacological potential of a substance to cause addiction, a state which affects an individual's ability to control his or her behaviour, typically by instilling a reward or a relief from withdrawal symptoms, or both.

Terms used in the 2016 Regulations and which are also used in the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU) have the same meaning in the Regulations as in the Directive. The definition of "addictiveness" contained in Directive is significant because the Executive may require information on ingredient addictiveness.