Menthol Characterizing Flavors in Cigarettes on Sale in England After a Characterizing Flavor Ban: Findings From Sensory and Chemical Assessments
Menthol is known to enhance the appeal of tobacco products, particularly among young people. The subjective nature of determining "characterizing" flavors in tobacco products creates compliance challenges. Our findings suggest that more stringent regulatory policies around flavoring additives used in tobacco products might be necessary. An outright ban on menthol, other minty flavorings, and additives not essential to the manufacturing process could provide clearer guidelines for manufacturers and regulators.
Authors
- Sophie A. Harrington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0754-0678)
- Richard J. O’Connor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0644-182X)
- Debbie Robson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6447-3523)
- Ann McNeill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6223-4000)
- Christina N Kyriakos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0486-9152)
- Michelle K Page (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5962-8586)
- Maciej Lukasz Goniewicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6748-3068)
- John Robins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6182-4263)
Institutions
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (US)
- King's College London (GB)
- Yale University (US)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nicotine & Tobacco Research
- Published
- 2025-04-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntaf064
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.70
Funders
- Yale University
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Unit
- Cancer Research UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- British Heart Foundation
- Department of Health and Social Care
- King's College London
- Public Health Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Medical Research Council
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- Economic and Social Research Council
- Natural Environment Research Council
- Health and Social Care Research and Development Division
- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration South London
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Center for Tobacco Products