This committee's scope encompasses the tobacco sector, its products, and related equipment, including standards pertaining to cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, fine-cut tobacco, moassel (for shisha), electronic cigarettes, packaging containers used for their production and handling, heated tobacco products, and associated inspection methods. These align with international requirements, emphasizing quality standards and regulatory frameworks to ensure global harmonization.

This classification falls under the broader Agriculture category (65) and facilitates consistent outcomes in accordance with health regulations.

Main Field:

• All tobacco-related products and equipment subject to the definitions of tobacco, its products, and substitutes as per the technical regulations specific to tobacco, its products, and substitutes.

Included Sub-Fields:

• Products: Cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco, fine-cut tobacco, and moassel (shisha).
• Equipment: Machinery used in processing tobacco, its products and substitutes, and packaging.
• Inspections and Quality: Specifications related to draw resistance, filter properties, moisture retention, and compositional analysis.
• Packaging and Labeling: Requirements for cigarette packs, cartons, and mandatory health/product information.