Last updated: December 17, 2019
Key Terms
Flavor
Term Defined
Definition
Flavor means a taste or smell, other than that of tobacco, derived from an additive or combination of natural or artificial additives, especially fruit, spices, herbs, alcohol, confectionery, chocolate or vanilla; identifiable before or during the consumption of a tobacco product with the exception of menthol.
Analysis
The definition of "flavor" is significant because the law prohibits the import, distribution and sale of tobacco products containing flavors (excluding menthol).
Emission
Term Defined
Definition
"Emission" means any substance or combination of substances produced by lighting a tobacco product.
Analysis
The definition of "emission" is significant because the law regulates cigarette emissions.