Study finds synthetic cooling agents in 'flavour ban-proof' cigarettes may undermine menthol bans
Summary
This study analyzed 'flavour ban-proof' cigarettes containing synthetic cooling agents (specifically WS-3) sold in California following the state's menthol flavor ban. Researchers chemically tested seven such cigarettes alongside regular and menthol cigarettes, finding that WS-3 replaced menthol at comparable levels. The transfer of WS-3 to smoke was 14-30%, and the calculated cooling strength was similar to menthol cigarettes. The study concludes that these products may undermine menthol cigarette bans by providing a comparable cooling experience through synthetic alternatives.
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bskyStudy finds synthetic cooling agents in 'flavour ban-proof' cigarettes may undermine menthol banstobaccocontrol.bmj.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMenthol was replaced with WS-3 in flavour ban-proof cigarettes, and WS-3's higher cooling power may result in a comparable cooling experience and thus has the potential to undermine local, state or federal bans on menthol cigarettes.
The level of WS-3 per rod was approximately 10% of nicotine (9.3–15.52 mg/rod) and similar to menthol levels in the mentholated counterparts (0.59–3.78 mg/rod).
Tobacco industry introduced cigarettes with synthetic cooling agents (hereafter, 'flavour ban-proof' cigarettes) with similar packaging to menthol cigarettes and targeted at people who smoke menthol in response to the California flavour ban.
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