Table 1 Maximum Levels (MLs) for unwanted substances in Swedish snus according to GothiaTek® (dry weight), and average observed levels in Swedish Match's snus products 2009 (data based on internal Swedish Match documentation)
Substance | GothiaTek® ML | Average level 2009 |
|---|---|---|
Nitrite | 7.0 ppm | 2.0 ppm |
TSNAs (total) | 10.0 ppm | 1.6 ppm |
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) | 10.0 ppb | 0.7 ppb |
Benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)P) | 20.0 ppb | 1.1 ppb |
Lead | 2.0 ppm | 0.3 ppm |
Cadmium | 1 ppm | 0.6 ppm |
Arsenic | 0.5 ppm | 0.1 ppm |
Nickel | 4.5 ppm | 1.3 ppm |
Chromium | 3.0 ppm | 0.8 ppm |