Table 1 Description of non-combustible nicotine products (NCNPs) products
Product | Description | Common formats | Nicotine content |
|---|---|---|---|
E-cigarettes (e-cigs) | Battery-operated devices that produce an aerosol containing nicotine and flavorings | Portable devices, cartridges | Nicotine concentrations range from 0 (nicotine-free) to 50 mg/mL (5%) in nicotine salt formulations |
Heated tobacco products (HTPs) | Devices that heat tobacco without combustion, releasing nicotine in vapor | Portable devices, tobacco sticks | Nicotine content varies, typically ranging from 0.5 to 14 mg per tobacco stick |
Nicotine pouches | Small sachets containing nicotine and flavorings, placed between lip and gum | Small pouches or sachets | Nicotine content typically ranges from 1 to 20 mg per pouch |
Snus (smokeless tobacco) | Ground tobacco leaves mixed with salt, water, and sometimes flavorings, placed under the lip | Loose or portioned pouches | Nicotine content varies, typically ranging from 4 to 20 mg per portion |
Gutka (smokeless tobacco) | A mixture of powdered tobacco, areca nut, and slaked lime | Loose form or portioned pouches | Nicotine content varies widely, typically ranging from 6 to 20 mg per portion |
Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) | Medically approved products providing nicotine without tobacco, available in different formulations | Patches, gums, lozenges, inhalers, mouth spray | Patches: 7–21 mg/patch Gum/lozenges: 2 to 4 mg. Inhalers: 10 to 15 mg per cartridge |