The Smoke Science Study Group is concerned with the scientific study of smoke and smoking behaviour. This includes development of specific analytical methods for mainstream, sidestream and environmental tobacco smoke; and chemical and biological investigations of smoke properties, smoking behaviour and smoke exposure.
The Smoke Science Study Group comprises the following Sub-Group and Task Forces:
· Sub-Group Smoking Behaviour (1996)
Objectives:
To critique and review published papers on all aspects of smoking behaviour, and publish the critical reviews in peer-reviewed journals.
To examine unpublished reports and work on the subject within member organisations, with a view to recommending publication in peer-reviewed journals.
To identify gaps in total information and suggest suitable work to provide the information.
· Task Force Special Analytes (1999)
Objective:
To investigate, through inter-laboratory collaborative studies, the main weaknesses and influencing factors in the yield variability of cigarette smoke constituents as specified by the Scientific Commission. In the first instance, analytical methods used for the determination of volatile organics and aromatic amines will be prioritised in order to propose practical and robust analytical methodologies.
· Task Force Nicotine Uptake (2001)
Objective:
To develop a Recommended Method for nicotine uptake in smokers.
· Task Force In Vitro Toxicity Testing of Tobacco Smoke (2002)
Objective:
To conduct a proficiency testing programme to evaluate cigarette smoke condensate using a common experimental protocol and the Task Force's recommended test battery.
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Any requests for further information and/or convenors' contact details should be addressed to the CORESTA Secretariat (see Contacts).