Industry analysis by 2Firsts showed that the policy shift was pushing manufacturers to reconsider cost structures, cash flow management and production strategies
Hookah tobacco retailers MUST NOT permit any person under 21 years of age to be present or enter the premises at any time
This period, ranging from months to years, allows complex chemical changes to continue, mellowing harshness, deepening flavors, and integrating the various components within the leaf, much like aging fine wines or spirits
Some wished to upgrade to enjoy opportunities to personalize their device or as a hobby (Additional file 1: Table A3)
In so doing, rather than ignoring the RUC-recommended value, we have used the recommended values as a starting reference and then applied one of these several methodologies to account for the reductions in time that we believe were not otherwise reflected in the RUC-recommended value