Cigarette Strength & Tar Levels Explained

Cigarette Strength & Tar Levels Explained – Educational Overview

This page explains tar, nicotine and cigarette strength as categorisation terms, without implying safety differences.

What Is Tar?

Tar refers to:

  • Particulate matter produced during combustion

  • A classification metric

  • Not a measure of safety

Understanding Nicotine Levels

Nicotine represents:

  • A natural compound

  • Dependency characteristics

  • A factor unrelated to smoke toxicity alone

How Strength Is Perceived

Perception is influenced by:

  • Filter ventilation

  • Tobacco blend

  • Smoke delivery

Global Packaging Terms

Terms such as “light” or “mild” vary globally and do not imply reduced harm.

Conclusion

Strength and tar labels are classification tools only and not indicators of lower risk.

Additional Educational Resources

For more neutral, research-based information, visit: