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Smoke content detection

The detection of e-liquid content is an important part of the compliance and safety assessment of electronic cigarette products, aimed at ensuring that the components in the e-liquid comply with relevant regulatory requirements and safeguard the health and safety of consumers. The following is a detailed explanation about the detection of cigarette liquid content:

 

The purpose of smoke liquid content detection
Compliance:

Ensure that the components and concentrations in the e-liquid meet the regulatory requirements of the target market (such as EU TPD II, US FDA, etc.).

safety

Evaluate the toxicological properties of cigarette liquid components to ensure that they are harmless to consumer health.

Quality Control:

Ensure the stability and consistency of cigarette liquid components to meet production quality standards.

 

The main content of smoke liquid content detection
Smoke content testing usually includes the following aspects:

 

1. Nicotine content testing
Purpose: To ensure that the nicotine concentration in the cigarette liquid meets regulatory limits (such as the EU TPD II regulation, which stipulates that it should not exceed 20mg/mL).

Detection method:

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Testing standards:

ISO 20714:2019 (Determination of Nicotine, Propylene Glycol, and Glycerol in Electronic Cigarette Liquids)

 

2. Content detection of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerol (VG)
Purpose: To ensure that the concentrations of PG and VG meet the formula requirements and evaluate their effects on smoke production and taste.

Detection method:

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Testing standards:

ISO 20714:2019

 

3. Hazardous substance detection
Purpose: To detect harmful substances (such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, etc.) in cigarette smoke to ensure their content is within a safe range.

Detection method:

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Testing standards:

ISO 20768:2018 (Determination of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic Cigarette Emissions)

 

4. Additive testing
Purpose: To detect additives (such as flavors, sweeteners, etc.) in cigarette liquid to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Detection method:

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Testing standards:

According to the regulatory requirements of the target market (such as the EU TPD II prohibiting the use of certain additives).

 

5. Heavy metal detection
Purpose: To detect heavy metals (such as lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.) in cigarette smoke to ensure their content is within a safe range.

Detection method:

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Testing standards:

According to the regulatory requirements of the target market.

The process of smoke liquid content detection
Sample preparation:

Provide representative tobacco liquid samples.

Select testing items:

Determine the testing items based on the regulatory requirements of the target market and customer needs.

Select testing institution:

Choose a laboratory that meets the ISO 17025 standard for testing.

Testing implementation:

The laboratory conducts testing according to standard methods.

Data analysis:

Analyze and test data to evaluate the compliance and safety of the tobacco liquid.

Report preparation:

The laboratory issues a test report, recording the test results and conclusions.

Standards and regulations for smoke liquid content testing
EU TPD II (2014/40/EU):

There is a limit on the concentration of nicotine in cigarette liquid (not exceeding 20mg/mL).

Require detection of harmful substances and additives in cigarette liquid.

US FDA:

Require electronic cigarette products to submit PMTA (Pre Market Application for Tobacco Products), including the composition of the tobacco liquid and testing reports.

ISO standard:

ISO 20714:2019 (Determination of Nicotine, Propylene Glycol, and Glycerol in Electronic Cigarette Liquids).

ISO 20768:2018 (Determination of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic Cigarette Emissions).

 

Your company's smoke liquid content testing service
Your company can provide the following services to assist customers in completing smoke liquid content testing:

Regulatory Consultation:

Provide regulatory interpretation and testing requirements for the target market.

Design of detection plan:

Design testing plans based on customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Testing implementation:

Contact a laboratory that meets the ISO 17025 standard for testing.

Report preparation:

Assist clients in interpreting testing reports to ensure compliance.

Continuous support:

Provide regulatory updates and testing maintenance services.

 

summary
The detection of e-liquid content is a key step in the compliance and safety assessment of electronic cigarette products. By conducting nicotine content testing, harmful substance testing, additive testing, and heavy metal testing, it is possible to ensure that the tobacco liquid meets the regulatory requirements of the target market, safeguarding the health and safety of consumers. Your company's professional services can help customers efficiently complete cigarette liquid content testing, ensuring the smooth entry of products into the market and achieving compliant operations.

No.

Analyte

Test Standard

1

Nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerol & menthol

AFNOR XP D90-300-2:2021 Annex A.4

2

Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde & acrolein

AFNOR XP D90-300-2:2021 Annex B.2

3

2,3-Butanedione

AFNOR XP D90-300-2:2021 Annex B.3

4

Arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead & antimony

CORESTA Recommended Method No. 98 - 2022

5

Ethylene glycol & diethylene glycol

In-house Method

6

Taurine

In-house Method

7

Caffeine

In-house Method

 

6 individual

Large-scale experimental base

150 individual

Professional Lab

30 All kinds of

Analysis Method

8 million times

Testing/year