BS 5381-8:1997

This standard BS 5381-8:1997 Methods for determination of physical properties of tobacco and tobacco products is classified in these ICS categories:

• 65.160 Tobacco, tobacco products and related equipment

This part of ISO 3550 specifies a method for the determination of loss of tobacco from cigarette ends using a cubic rotative box (sismelatophore).

It applies mainly to the determination of the losses undergone throughout the distribution network and in the smoker’s pocket.

NOTE A method of determination of loss of tobacco from the ends using a rotating cylindrical cage is described in ISO 3550-1.

Loss of tobacco undergone throughout the distribution network and in the smoker's pocket.