Our Science and Research on Smoke-Free Products | PMI - Philip Morris International

When it comes to science and research, we set ourselves high standards, and our scientific methods are inspired by the pharmaceutical industry. We share our scientific findings publicly and encourage others to review our work. Our vision is to offer current adult smokers a better choice than continued smoking. How are we making this vision a reality? By developing a portfolio of smoke-free products that deliver nicotine without burning tobacco and which current adult smokers find satisfying.

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The problem with burning

What happens when you light a cigarette? Burning tobacco creates the vast majority of harmful chemicals. Find out why.

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Our findings to date 5 min read

A commonsense approach for public health 2 min read

Assessing risk reduction 5 min read

10 facts about the FDA’s modified risk tobacco product authorization of IQOS 5 min read

Multiple studies suggest youth initiation of heated tobacco products is low 3 min read

Demand for less harmful alternatives to cigarettes 4 min read

Study shows e-cigarettes' disease risk-reduction potential 4 min read

Fact versus fiction - World Health Organization report on tobacco 4 min read

What’s the difference: Heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes 2 min read

The role of nicotine 3 min read

Heated tobacco products 2 min read

Products without tobacco 2 min read

PMI wins supply chain innovation award 3 min read

Speaking out when it's not safe 4 min read

World Health Organization fails to put science at the core of public policy 3 min read

PMI Science

Understanding the science

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Why burning is the main problem

Why burning is the main problem

The importance of taste

The importance of taste

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PMI's vision for smoke-free future (without cigarettes)

PMI's vision for smoke-free future (without cigarettes)

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The difference between tobacco, smoke & nicotine

The difference between tobacco, smoke & nicotine

Sensation and devices

Sensation and devices

Sensation and devices

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What is nicotine?

What is nicotine?

Heat-not-burn Vs cigarettes: How do they reduce harm?

Heat-not-burn Vs cigarettes: How do they reduce harm?