More tar found in "heat-not-burn" e-cigarettes than regular tobacco products
- 6 years ago
South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said on Thursday that so called "heat-not-burn" electronic cigarettes contain more tar than regular tobacco products.
According to the Drug Ministry, the average nicotine levels of "heat-not-burn" e-cigarettes were also found to be similar to regular cigarettes.
Five substances classified as 'first level carcinogens' by the International Agency for Cancer have also been discovered in the "heat-not-burn" tobacco products.
The ministry's report concluded that there's no evidence to suggest these products are less harmful than regular cigarettes.
According to the Drug Ministry, the average nicotine levels of "heat-not-burn" e-cigarettes were also found to be similar to regular cigarettes.
Five substances classified as 'first level carcinogens' by the International Agency for Cancer have also been discovered in the "heat-not-burn" tobacco products.
The ministry's report concluded that there's no evidence to suggest these products are less harmful than regular cigarettes.