Last updated: August 27, 2024
Key Terms
Tobacco Additive
“Tobacco additive” means any substance added to tobacco during its manufacturing and has a specific function in the final product.
The definition of “tobacco additive” is significant because GSO 2390/2014 identifies permissible and prohibited tobacco additives.
Sugars Fit for Human Consumption
“Sugars fit for human consumption” means food-grade sugars.
The definition of “sugars fit for human consumption” is significant because the law permits the addition of these additives.
Smoke Tar
“Smoke tar” means the total particulate matter retained by filter smoke trap, after deduction of its nicotine alkaloids and water content according to the Gulf standard mentioned in 2.4.
The definition of “smoke tar” is significant because the law establishes maximum emissions levels for tar.
Smoke Nicotine
“Smoke nicotine” means the nicotine alkaloids content retained by filter smoke trap when smoke passes through it according to the Gulf standard mentioned in 2.1.
The definition of “smoke nicotine” is significant because the law establishes maximum emissions levels for nicotine.
Carbon Monoxide
The definition of “carbon monoxide” is significant because the law establishes maximum emissions levels for carbon monoxide.
