
The new standards introduced intend to reduce ignition propensity, which is the ability of a cigarette left unattended to start a fire. Cigarette paper manufacturers have changed their paper production to insert two rings of thicker paper at two points along the cigarette. If the cigarette is left unattended the burning tobacco will hit one of these rings and should then self-extinguish, because the ring restricts the air/oxygen supply. A RIP cigarette cuts down the burning time, thus reducing the chance to ignite furniture, bedding or other material.
For the time being the measure is applied in Finland. The experience in this EU country shows that the number of victims of cigarette-ignited fires has fallen by 43%. This figure suggests that nearly 500 lives could be saved in the EU every year. This safety measure is already in place in some countries globally (US, Canada, Australia).
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smoke free Europe?YESSSSS!
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