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The data show that 97.9 percent (4,434 or 4,529 products) of discarded vapor products were flavored, unauthorized for sale in the United States
Illicit Tobacco Market: Characteristics, Policy Context, and Lessons from International Experiences (Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2015), 4, [24] U.S

Heres a quick reference for the brands in our current cigarette catalogue: Brand | Best Storage | Sensitive To | Shelf Life at Ideal ----------------------|----------------------|---------------------|------------------- Canadian Classics | Sealed carton, cool | Light (yellows) | 9-12 months Canadian Premium | Sealed carton, cool | Dry air (full) | 8-10 months Playfare | Cool + dark | Heat (menthol fades)| 6-9 months Rolled Gold | Cool, mid-humidity | Dry air (harsh) | 6-8 months Time / Time Blue | Sealed + dark | Heat + light | 9-12 months Nexus | Sealed + cool | Dry air | 6-8 months BB Menthol | Cool, dark | Heat (menthol loss) | 4-6 months Classics | Cool, sealed | Heat | 6-9 months dM | Sealed carton | Dry air | 8-10 months Putters | Sealed + cool | Light | 9-12 months DK's | Sealed + cool | Dry air | 6-8 months Discount Blends | Sealed carton | Heat + dry air | 4-6 months Menthol-heavy brands like Playfare Menthol, BB Menthol, and Classics Menthol are the most storage-sensitive because menthol crystals are more volatile than the flavour compounds in regular blends

Stashed in the lobby of Saint Kate The Arts Hotel (139 E