BS 5381-8 is an international standard that serves technical specifications to determine the loss of tobacco from cigarette ends to ensure their quality, durability and prevention of waste in cigarettes.
BS 5381-8 specifies a method for the determination of loss of tobacco from cigarette ends using a cubic rotative box (sismelatophore).
BS 5381-8 applies mainly to the determination of the losses undergone throughout the distribution network and in the smoker’s pocket.
BS 5381-8 on Loss of tobacco from cigarette ends applies to:
The loss of tobacco from cigarette ends, which particularly affects short strands, is a nuisance for the industry as well as for the consumer. The measuring devices that are used to find the loss of tobacco from cigarette ends are based on the rotation of a cigarette-containing device.
BS 5381-8 provides users guidance on the sismelatophore method for determining the loss of tobacco from the ends. BS 5381-8 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the method correctly.
BS 5381-8 provides users guidance on principle, apparatus, sampling, procedure, conditioning of sample, test portion, determination of water content, calculation of loss rate, fallout values, end and area related fallout and test report, enabling users to assess cigarettes to prevent tobacco waste.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5381-8, users can test and assess and design cigarettes to ensure the resistance to loss from ends for superior quality.
ISO 3550-2:1997