Author : Donald R. Shopland
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788146149
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)
Book Synopsis The FTC Cigarette Test Method for Determining Tar, Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide Yields of U. S. Cigarettes by : Donald R. Shopland
Download or read book The FTC Cigarette Test Method for Determining Tar, Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide Yields of U. S. Cigarettes written by Donald R. Shopland and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-07 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A review of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) method for determining tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in U.S. cigarettes by the National Cancer Institute, with contributions from an expert panel of medical, legal and tobacco industry personnel. Focuses on the health effects of the components of cigarette smoke with discussions on consumer smoking patterns and perceptions of FTC labeling of tar and nicotine ratings. Examines the FTC testing parameters with recommendations for changes to those parameters and to labeling. Tables, graphs and references.