Is using IQOS safe or risk free?

Find answers in our FAQ section for your questions related to heat not burn technology. If you have a question which is not listed there, please contact our customer support team.

No. IQOS is not risk free. IQOS emits 95% lower level of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes*. IQOS is a better choice than continued smoking. If you’re thinking about the health effects of smoking, your best option is to quit tobacco and nicotine altogether.

Important information: It does not necessarily equal a 95% reduction in risk. IQOS is not risk-free.

Important information: IQOS is not risk-free and provides nicotine, which is addictive.

*“95% less” represents the average reduction in levels of the 9 chemicals recommended for reduction in cigarette smoke by the World Health Organization, which do not include nicotine. See Important Information.