FLAVOUR PARTNER KEY TARGET FLAVOURS/ATTRIBUTES

General Flavour Attributes:

Bold flavour intensity
Sweet juicy flavour
Varying levels of freshness/cooling/ice
Available in a range of nicotine levels: 3mg, 6mg, 10mg, 12mg, 18mg, 34mg, 47mg, 57mg
Inclusion of sensates: cooling, tingling, warming, subtle spice
New sensations or combinations

Key Flavour Territories:

1 Fruit Single

2 Fruit Complex
2a. blends of multiple fruits
2a. sour, exotic and tropical
2c. inclusion of botanicals (extracts)

3 Fruit Ice

4 Beverage

5 Sweet Complex

6 Mint
RS/ATTRIBUTES

, 6mg, 10mg, 12mg, 18mg, 34mg, 47mg, 57mg

ming, subtle spice

Definition

Single fruit flavour with or without a touch of cooling to heighten ripe juicy flavour

2a. Combinations of multiple fruits or blends of multiple fruits, fruit smoothies

2b. fruit flavours differentiated from core - sour fruits or exotic or tropical
2c. Inclusion of essential oils, plants, roots, seeds, herbs, flowers etc for authenticity,
provenance or flavour amplification

Fruit flavours with additional cooling agent to achieve a balanced bold fruit/ medium
cooling

Beverage inspired flavours - coffee, soft drinks, energy drink etc

(BAT would position to minimise youth appeal)

Sweeter flavours inspired by dessert type combinations

(BAT does not support candy confectionery or desserts within naming)
Mint or Menthol flavour
E-liquid Technical Requirements

1.  White label (already available off-the-shelf) eLiquids required against each of the flavour territories listed above. Close alternatives will be conside
2.  eliquid PG/VG Target: PG/VG ratio should be between approximately 50/50 and 60/40. Where PG = PG + flavouring, VG = VG + Nicotine + Acid.
3.  Nicotine Concentration: Liquid recipes should be available in the nicotine strengths listed on Tab 1.
4.  Nicotine Salt Acid: Benzoic (preferred) or Lactic. But if Benzoic acid is used, it must be at a level of less than 1%w/w in the eliquid formation.
5. eliquids should not contain the substances detailed in the list A.
6.  eLiquids must be TPD compliant.
7.  All solvents (PG, VG, nicotine, acid) should be Pharma Grade or equivalent
8.  All flavourings must have Food Grade certification
9. All eliquids should have a flashpoint no less than 60C
10. Provision of full eliquid and flavour ingredient disclosures (under NDA with a restricted number of individuals within BAT Consumer Product Safety
an essential requirement. A full recipe disclosure for each eliquid, including flavour blocks break-down, needs to include the ingredient name, CAS num
of addition.
11. Flavour/eLiquids should have ideally been optimised with an intended application in low powered devices like pod systems and disposables.
12. Supplier should be able to modify the amount of nicotine and acid if required
13. Data (nicotine, sensory etc) to support expected shelf life of eLiquids (bulk and/or in finished product) desirable (for nicotine and flavour stability).
14. 500mL of finished eLiquid per proposed flavour would be required by BAT to make an initial assessment.
15. Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must also be available for the finished eliquids.
of the flavour territories listed above. Close alternatives will be considered.
0 and 60/40. Where PG = PG + flavouring, VG = VG + Nicotine + Acid.
rengths listed on Tab 1.
t must be at a level of less than 1%w/w in the eliquid formation.

a restricted number of individuals within BAT Consumer Product Safety / Stewardship functions) for toxicological assessment is
our blocks break-down, needs to include the ingredient name, CAS number, and inclusion level (%w/w of formulation) at point

cation in low powered devices like pod systems and disposables.

ed
and/or in finished product) desirable (for nicotine and flavour stability).
o make an initial assessment.
quids.
 Substances
Carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or reproductive toxicants (CMRs)
Respiratory sensitizers
Diacetyl (CAS 431-03-8)
Pentane 2,3 dione, CAS 600-14-6
Acetoin (CAS 67-64-1)
Diethylene glycol (CAS 111-46-6)
Ethylene glycol (CAS 107-21-1)
Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0),
Acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0), and
Acrolein (CAS 107-08-8)
Heavy metals:
Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9),
Chromium (CAS 7440-47-3),
Iron (CAS 743989-6),
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1),
Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6), and
Nickel (CAS 7440-02-0))
Ingredients containing vitamin E acetate, mineral oils, vegetable oils or animal fats as carriers or solvents.
Ingredients classified as psychotropic, except nicotine.
Vitamins used as food supplements

Stimulant additives such as caffeine or taurine

Cocoa extracts, coffee extracts

Furfural alcohol
Maleic acid
Citric acid
 Comments
E-liquid should not contain ingredients/ substances classified as CMRs.
E-liquid should not contain ingredients/ substances classified as respiratory sensitizers

Permissible exposure levels should be referred to in relevant regulatory and scientific literature

These should not be added as substances in e-liquids but may be present as contaminants of in-going
glycerol and propylene glycol at a maximum level of 0.1%
These should not be added as ingredients to e-liquids but might be present. If they are present, they should
not be present above toxicologically supportable levels, as identified by toxicological risk assessments,
including preservatives liable to release formaldehyde.

Metals should not be added to e-liquids as ingredients but might be present. If they are present, they should
not be present above toxicologically supportable levels, identified by toxicological risk assessments.

Additives that give the impression that the product has a health benefit or reduces health risks should not be
used in e-liquids.
Other additives and stimulants associated with stimulating performance and vitality should not be used in e-
liquids.

(unless they are guaranteed as protein free)