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The low number of CGFs [continuous glass filaments] seen in the transfer data from this prototype studied, the unique physical characteristics of the filaments (e.g., controlled physical dimensions), and the absence of biological activity of similar glass filaments/fibers indicate that biologically significant exposure to the Eclipse smoker does not occur.An evaluation of RJR's data on Eclipse cigarettes by RJR's expert scientific panel has been published in a peer-reviewed journal, but unfortunately, the full report doesn't seem to be easily/cheaply available. <I>Quantative Analysis of Potential Transfer of Continuous Glass Filament From Eclipse Prototype 9-014 Cigarettes</I>
This is truly astonishing. . . These health claims by RJR are so blatantly false. Howard Koh, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, which did its own tests on <i>Eclipse</i>. Phillips, F.<I>'Non-burning' cigarette no healthier, study says / Finds high levels of some toxins</I>
The claim that Eclipse may present smokers with less risk of cancer, chronic bronchitis and possibly emphysema is fully supported by extensive scientific research. . . The calls for this (FDA) regulation come from the belief of some groups that 45 million adult Americans who choose to smoke should not have the option of purchasing and smoking cigarettes that may present less risk.RJR spokesman Seth Moskowitz, on health groups' petition for FDA regulation of Eclipse. Zawada, A., <I>Groups petition FTC (sic) for Eclipse regulation</I>