Interestingly, chemical analysis revealed one herbal cigarette, filled with basil, had the highest lead concentration, despite being marketed as chemical-free with 100% natural filler for a healthy lifestyle. Prof Vishal Verma, research collaborator and an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, U.S., added, That finding is important because many consumers associate nicotine-free products with reduced harm. REGULATORY GAP The study also lays bare the regulatory gap problem surrounding herbal cigarettes
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