That Carlton 120s have about five times the tar and nicotine content of 85s (Kings) and 100s. For example, the tables for regular (non-menthol) cigarettes indicate Whichever source you use, be careful to note the precise brand and packaging as the content can In support of its decision, the FTC stated that, 'there is now a consensus among the public health and scientific communities that the Cambridge Filter Method is sufficiently flawed that statements of tar and nicotine yields as measured by that method are not likely to help consumers make informed decisions.' On November 26, 2008, however, the FTC rescinded its 1966 guidance. An explanation for their removal can be found on

Manufactured by Philip Morris on their website. Until late 2008, you could find even more recent figures for the tar and nicotine content of cigarettes In any event, anyone using the tables should check the numbers against the most recent available source. The last report was released in September 1999 and the Federal Trade Commission hasĬontinued collecting data on nicotine but has not published reports on the findings. Tar, Nicotine, and Carbon Monoxide of the Smoke of 1294 Varieties of Domestic Cigarettes For the Year 1998. Released under the Freedom of Information Act on May 15, 2012.Īs far as I know, the last published report on the tar, nicotine, and CO content of cigarettes was NOTE: As indicated following each table, the source for the numbers is theĢ0 Tar, Nicotine, and Carbon Monoxide Reports, You get to 0.1 mg of nicotine or lighter. Finally, drop by only 0.1 mg nicotine at a time until Then drop at 0.2 mg of nicotine at a time until you get toĠ.4 mg of nicotine. The author suggests that, if you are now smokingĪ regular-strength cigarette (1.0 to 2.1 milligrams nicotine), you dropĪt the rate of 0.3 mg of nicotine and 3 mg of tar until you reach 1.0 mg Table sorted by nicotine, tar, and CO to select progressively lighterīrands to switch to. Table (regular or menthol) sorted by brand name and type. The author suggests that you not switch faster than you feelįirst, look up the strength of your current brand in the appropriate Is to switch to a slightly lighter brand of cigarette every three weeks Using Tables to Switch Down and Quit SmokingĪ method that uses these tables to quit smoking is described in theīook 'Switch Down & Quit: What the Cigarette Companies Don't Want You to Nicotine, Tar, and CO Content of Domestic Cigarettes in 1994 Menthol Brands, sorted by nicotine, tar, and CO Menthol Brands, sorted by brand name and type Regular Brands, sorted by nicotine, tar, and CO Regular Brands, sorted by brand name and type Nicotine, Tar, and CO Content of Domestic Cigarettes in 2007

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