Why keep the date of a scientific study?
Evidence
A study describes its samples and methods at a particular time. A brand may later change a formulation or package. Publication date, sample date and current page review date are different fields. Keeping them allows readers to judge whether a result can reasonably inform a comparison of a current product.
Source review date: 2026-11-07
Put the answer to work
Sources
- Mallock et al.: nicotine and tobacco-specific nitrosamines in oral pouches Primary research
- NicoLeaks: testing scope and interpretation Testing methodology
- NIH: Dietary Supplement Label Database Label database
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