Pouch glossary

Terms used in labels, laboratory reports, formulations and manufacturing enquiries.

Active ingredient

An ingredient associated with the product’s stated functional purpose; this label alone does not establish efficacy.

Carrier

A material that contributes to the filling matrix or distribution of other ingredients.

Humectant

A formulation ingredient associated with moisture retention; quantities and final properties still require documentation.

mg/g

Milligrams of a substance per gram of material, with the material basis identified.

mg/pouch

Milligrams of a substance in one pouch or filling portion, as defined by the source.

Serving size

The number or amount of units used for the label’s per-serving declarations.

As-received basis

Reporting for the sample in the condition tested, rather than automatically on a dry basis.

Dry basis

A reporting basis adjusted to exclude a defined moisture contribution; the procedure matters.

pH

A method-dependent measure of acidity or alkalinity for the prepared test system.

Water activity

A property describing water availability; distinct from water content.

Detection limit

A method-specific threshold relevant to whether an analyte can be detected.

Quantification limit

A method-specific threshold relevant to reliable quantitative reporting.

Measurement uncertainty

An interval associated with a measured value under stated conditions.

COA

A certificate of analysis for the stated material or sample and the listed test scope.

TSNA

Tobacco-specific nitrosamines, a class of compounds measured in some nicotine product analyses.

Proprietary blend

A grouped ingredient declaration that may not disclose each constituent’s quantity.

Standardized extract

An extract specified against a stated constituent or marker on a defined basis.

Elemental amount

The amount of a nutrient element, distinct from the mass of its compound.

Buccal

Relating to the cheek region of the oral cavity; preserve the actual route used in a study.

Sublingual

Relating to placement under the tongue; not interchangeable with every oral dosage route.

OEM

A commercial manufacturing-service term whose actual scope must be defined by agreement.

ODM

A commercial development/manufacturing term whose formula and design ownership need clarification.

CDMO

Contract development and manufacturing services with responsibilities defined for the actual project.

Canonical URL

The preferred URL identified for a page; each translated page here has its own canonical.

Hreflang

A language/region relationship between corresponding versions of a page.