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Tobacco Terminology Here's a list of important terms and definitions relating to retail tobacco marketing. Some of these terms are associated with the Store Alert survey - you'll get the chance to learn more about them in the Retail Store Survey section of this site. Others terms are more general and will be helpful as you gain an overview of what the tobacco companies are doing in our stores. Tobacco terminology quick jump links: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Major tobacco brands Advertising A message with the intent to influence the choice, opinion or behavior of those exposed to it. Advertising is used to sell a product or idea. ^ back to top
Bidis are small, hand-rolled cigarettes from India. They are made of tobacco and other herbs, rolled in a leaf and tied with a string. Manufacturers add sweet flavoring to them (chocolate, root beer, lemon-lime) to make them appealing to youth. Bidis are not a safe alternative to cigarettes and have been banned in several states. ^ back to top Cigarette Any type of tobacco or other herb rolled in a paper and meant to be smoked. Clove cigarettes Clove cigarettes, also known as kreteks, are Indonesian cigarettes made with a blend of tobacco and cloves (a spice). Some kreteks come in black or brown papers, but many are white and look like ordinary cigarettes. Smoking clove cigarettes can cause severe lung damage, and they have been banned in several states. Compliance checks In compliance checks (or youth purchase surveys), minors enter stores and attempt to purchase tobacco products. Compliance checks are used by state and local governments as well as researchers to determine the proportion of retailers that comply with the law and do not sell tobacco to under-age youth. Convenience store A small independently-owned or chain store that sells convenience items, including fresh milk. May have a deli, or sell some hot food (hot dogs or sandwiches), but does not sell fresh (raw) meat that must be taken home and cooked (such as a steak or chicken breast). Examples of chain convenience stores include 7-Eleven, AM/PM, WaWa and Casey's General Store. Convenience/Gas Store A small independently-owned or, more likely, a chain gas station that also sells convenience items, including fresh milk. Must have gas pumps and a convenience store to be included in this category. Examples of chain convenience /gas locations include Speedway, Exxon "Tiger Mart," Texaco Convenience Shop, Conoco Jet, Mobil Mart, and Starvin' Marvin'. ^ back to top Drug Store Drug stores have a pharmacy/prescription counter (usually in the back of the store). Drug stores also sell many other items, such as food, small housewares, gift wrap, cards, cosmetics, perfume, magazines, and school supplies. Examples of chain drug stores include CVS, Rite Aid, Eckerd, and Walgreens. ^ back to top Excise Tax A tax on a particular product, such as cigarettes. This tax may be at the federal, state or local level. Many states are increasing the excise tax on cigarettes to discourage people from buying them and thereby reduce smoking. To see how much excise tax the various states charge on cigarettes, visit the Tobacco-Free Kids website. ^ back to top FDA Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is the government agency that oversees research and policy related to food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The FDA provides consumer protection in the areas of public health and medicine. Flavored tobacco cigarettes Cigarettes made from tobacco (not herbs) to which flavorings have been added. Flavors include cherry, vanilla, watermelon, mint, orange and others. FTC Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is the government agency that oversees advertising practices. The FTC protects consumers against fraud and false advertising.
Functional objects are items with a cigarette brand name or logo that serve a purpose in addition to advertising the product. These might include branded items like trashcans, clocks, change mats, coin trays, etc. ^ back to top Gas Station A chain or independently-owned gas station that does not have an attached store/convenience area. They might have a small booth or kiosk where they sell maps, gum, candy, or cigarettes but they do not sell fresh milk. Grocery A small privately-owned store that sells fresh meat as well as fresh milk. Grocery stores do not contain departments like pharmacies or florists that have their own cash registers. In groceries, all items are paid for at a general check-out. ^ back to top
Industry shelving is used to display or store cigarettes and has at least one tobacco brand name or logo. It cannot be reasonably picked up and moved with one hand. Shelving units may be large floor shelving units, large racks against the wall, or overhead bins located above the register. ^ back to top Kreteks Kreteks, also known as clove cigarettes, are Indonesian cigarettes made with a blend of tobacco and cloves (a spice). Some kreteks come in black or brown papers, but many are white and look like ordinary cigarettes. Smoking kreteks can cause severe lung damage, and they have been banned in several states ^ back to top Liquor Store A store that predominantly sells alcohol products (beer, wine or liquor/spirits). Depending on the state, liquor stores may be government-owned or privately-owned. ^ back to top Marketing Activities associated with the advertising and selling of goods and services. ^ back to top Media 1) A way of communicating, such as with a sign or brochure. 2) Those who broadcast mass communication, such as television, radio, or newspapers. Menthol A mint flavoring added to cigarettes. Menthol cigarettes provide high levels of dangerous chemicals and are not safer than non-menthol cigarettes.
These units display tobacco products and can be picked up and moved with one hand. They may be made of plexiglass, cardboard, metal, or plastic. The display unit must have at least one tobacco brand name or logo to be considered an "industry" display. Smaller displays are often on or behind the counter. Larger movable displays are usually on the floor. ^ back to top Nicotine The poisonous and addictive substance in tobacco. Nicotine is naturally produced by the tobacco plant as a defense against insects. Novel Tobacco Products (NTPs) In this training, the phrase novel tobacco products refers to bidis, kreteks (cloves), or other flavored tobacco cigarettes. ^ back to top Paraphernalia Accessory items, such as cigarette papers, lighters, matches, loose tobacco, pipes, or other items associated with smoking. Pharmacy A privately-owned or chain store that primarily dispenses prescription medication. Almost all their stock is related to personal or medical care, such as over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, bandages, crutches, slings, etc. May have a small selection of other items such as candy or postcards, but do not have the same wide variety of articles as a drug store. Examples of chain pharmacies include Neighbor Care and Medicine Shoppe. Preemption Term used when a law does not allow a lesser governing body to pass a stronger law. For example, a state law that does not allow a city to pass a stronger law. ^ back to top Retail Tobacco Store The term Retail Tobacco Store, as used on this site, refers to any location where a consumer can purchase tobacco products. This includes all store types listed on the Store Alert report card (convenience store, gas station, grocery, pharmacy, etc.) and is not limited to stores that sell only cigarettes or tobacco products. ^ back to top
Also known as spit tobacco or chewing tobacco. Smokeless tobacco is usually packaged in a can or pouch. Some products add cherry or other flavors to smokeless products. Smokeless tobacco is placed in the mouth between the cheek and gum, where nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the cheek. Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to smoking. Learn more about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Supermarket A large, usually chain, store that sells milk and meat and other grocery and household items. Supermarkets, as distinguished from grocery stores, contain at least one store within a store, with its own cash register. If a store has a pharmacy, florist, dry cleaner, bank, etc. and you can pay for purchases in that specific area without going through the general check-out lines at the front of the store, it is a supermarket. Examples of chain supermarkets include Giant, Food Lion, Kroger or Safeway. Synar Amendment The Synar Amendment is the federal law that requires all states to restrict the sale of tobacco to minors and to measure stores' compliance with youth access laws. Learn more about the Synar Amendment. ^ back to top Tar "Tar" is a mixture of chemicals found in tobacco smoke. It leaves a solid residue that stains fingers, teeth and sticks to the lungs, where these chemicals can cause cancer and lung disease. Tobacco A leafy plant that contains the chemical nicotine. Tobacco product Any substance manufactured from tobacco and intended for use by smoking, inhalation, chewing, or sniffing. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless (chewing) tobacco, snuff, as well as novel tobacco products such as bidis, kreteks, or other products manufactured from tobacco. Tobacco Store A store that primarily sells tobacco products. May sell any combination of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and sometimes other smoking paraphernalia. Discount cigarette stores would fall into this category, as well as pipe tobacco or cigar shops. ^ back to top Youth Access The ability of youth under legal age to obtain tobacco products. ^ back to top Major cigarette companies and some of their brands Philip Morris Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Parliament RJ Reynolds Camel, Winston, Salem, Doral Brown and Williamson Kool, Lucky Strike, Capri, Misty Lorillard Newport, Kent ^ back to top |
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