The Life Sciences Research Office (LSRO) has undertaken a project (Reduced Risk Review) to evaluate the science base necessary to characterize potential reduced-risk tobacco products.

The overall objective of the Reduced Risk Review is to provide an independent, comprehensive evaluation of the science base necessary to determine whether potential reduced-risk tobacco products are likely to reduce risk, and, if feasible, to develop an evaluative process for the scientific assessment of potential reduced-risk products.

Philip Morris USA is providing the funds necessary to complete this project, but will provide no input into the design or implementation of the study or the final recommendations.

		Clicking the titles below takes you to a report page with links to press releases, executive summaries, and an opportunity to purchase the full reports from the LSRO Bookstore.
		Scientific Methods to Evaluate Potential Reduced-Risk Tobacco Products - Released on April 24, 2007, this report provides an overview of the scientific review process developed by LSRO in conjunction with the Core Committee.
		Biological Effects Assessment in the Evaluation of Potential Reduced-Risk Tobacco Products - Released on January 4, 2008, this report provides additional details on the state of the science review, conducted by LSRO and the Biological Effects Assessment Committee, of methods to assess biological effects indicative of changes in the risk of disease.
		Exposure Assessment in the Evaluation of Potential Reduced-Risk Tobacco Products  - Released on April 3, 2008, this report provides additional details on the state of the science review of methods to assess exposure conducted by LSRO and the Exposure Assessment Committee.

Click on the Reports link for additional information on the reports, including ordering instructions.

PLEASE NOTE: The Reduced Risk Review Project (RRRP) is a separate and independent project from the Added Ingredients Review (AIR) project, Phases I and II. RRRP project goals and objectives are not related to those of the AIR project.