Results and methodology behind our smoke-free product assessment

      Rigorous, robust, and transparent science is at the core of the development and assessment of our smoke-free products.

      Explore our product assessment program and the results of our research, including publications in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to our own research on smoke-free products, there is also a wealth of independent research and expert reports on the smoke-free product category. 

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      PRODUCT ASSESSMENT APPROACH

      Learn how PMI assesses smoke-free products

      The science behind the development and assessment of our smoke-free products is inspired by practices used in the pharmaceutical industry and is aligned to the 2012 draft guidance for modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) applications issued by U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products.

      Learn about our smoke-free product assessment approach
      RESEARCH FINDINGS

      See what we have learned so far

      We are committed to sharing our results as the development and scientific assessment of our smoke-free products advance. Read our findings, along with the supporting peer-reviewed articles, presentations, and registered clinical trials.

      Explore our findings and the supporting research
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      SHARING OUR RESEARCH

      Read the details of our research

      We offer detailed literature reviews and study summaries on our smoke-free products, which provide insights into our research. Philip Morris International (PMI) maintains a vast library of scientific publications and presentations, authored by our dedicated team of over 1,580 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff working in PMI's research and development (R&D)*. 

      * Data includes employees of Swedish Match and Vectura Fertin Pharma.

      SCIENCE-BASED DISCUSSION

      Review independent research on smoke-free products

      In addition to our own research, we also welcome and encourage independent research on our smoke-free products and results. We also collaborate with experts to verify our methods on specific scientific topics such as combustion.

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      Investigator Initiated Studies

      Check out our Investigator Initiated Studies Program

      We have dedicated significant resources to supporting Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) on our smoke-free products, conducted by qualified third-party investigators.

      Learn more about the IIS program
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      Whether you have a question, a comment, or an idea, send us a message. Open dialogue is something we are passionate about, and we would like to know your views.

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      Reduced Risk Products ("RRPs”) is the term we use to refer to products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continuing smoking. PMI has a range of RRPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization. All of our RRPs are smoke-free products that deliver nicotine with far lower quantities of harmful and potentially harmful constituents than found in cigarette smoke.