Tobacco sticks
Where can I buy HEETS?
HEETS tobacco sticks can be purchased in locals stores and chains i.a. in Zabka, Inmedio, LIDL, Dino. You can also find our products at the gas stations (Orlen, Lotos, Circle K, BP).
Why it is not possible to buy HEETS online?
Due to the Act of 9th November 1995 on Protection of Public Health against the Effects of Tobacco Use, remote sales of tobacco products is forbidden in Poland.
When do HEETS expire?
HEETS do not have an expiry date. To make sure you’re always enjoying the best taste and experience, here are some storage tips to help preserve freshness: - Do not store HEETS in direct sunlight or expose them to humidity or humid weather conditions. - Make sure they are kept dry. Should you experience any inferior taste, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Will menthol variants of HEETS tobacco sticks be available at sale after May 20th, 2020?
Yes. Tobacco sticks of various menthol intensity and compatible for usage with IQOS, which heats real tobacco, will be available at sale after May 20th, 2020.
Effective May 20th, 2020 the prohibition will have a bearing on the trade of ready-made menthol cigarettes, menthol capsule cigarettes, as well as menthol variants of tobacco for roll-your-own cigarettes.
How to remove the stuck tobacco from the IQOS Holder?
If the tobacco plug is stuck in your cap, remove by gently tapping the cap on a hard surface to extract the tobacco plug, or by using a cleaning pin.
If you use the pin, simply push the rod outward from the bottom part of the cap.
To prevent this issue, please make sure to always lift up the cap before extracting the used tobacco stick.
What is the composition of the tobacco stick?
Tobacco sticks deliver tobacco taste when heated with IQOS Device.
Tobacco part consists of the carefully selected, finely ground and specially prepared tobacco that delivers the best taste while heating.
Non-tobacco part consists of:
• Protective wrap - holds the tobacco part of the stick and helps to heat tobacco, not burn it. The wrap is made of flame-retardant paper;
• Air-flow chamber - designed to hold the tobacco plug in place and transfer the aerosol to the cooling plug;
• Filter - made of cellulose acetate. Cellulose acetate is a bioplastic made of modified tree pulp cellulose. Cellulose acetate as commonly used in filters for tobacco products has the most efficient filtration properties. As material, cellulose acetate is non-toxic, odorless, tasteless, and weakly flammable;
• Cooling plug (otherwise known as PLA filter) - made of bio-based plastic made of corn. More specifically PLA is considered a ‘bioplastic’. PLA is also used in the medical, food and beverage industries. The PLA filter is designed to cool down the aerosol generated by the heating tobacco and turn it into an aerosol that is possible to be inhaled
According to the European Directive for Single-Use-Plastics, bioplastics are also considered plastics although they are not made of fossil-based polymers as conventional plastics are made of. PLA is a biodegradable polymer made from renewable resources such as corn starch, and it is a bioplastic.
Why is tobacco sticks taste different from that of the cigarettes’?
The taste of tobacco sticks is different from that of cigarettes because tobacco is heated rather than burned.
By heating the tobacco, the true taste of the tobacco is released.
Tobacco sticks are made from a specially selected blend of tobacco in order to provide tobacco taste and satisfaction that replicates as much as possible what adult smokers expect.
What is the puffing time of tobacco stick?
Tobacco sticks are designed for the same duration and number of puffs as cigarettes.
I cannot insert a tobacco stick into the Holder
If you have difficulties inserting tobacco sticks in the IQOS Holder, we advise you to first check whether:
• there is any tobacco residue left in the Holder
• the heating blade is cleaned regularly
• the Holder Cap is fully closed
If the above is all right, you can try to pre-heat the IQOS Holder prior to inserting a tobacco stick:
- IQOS 2.4/ IQOS 2.4P / IQOS 3/IQOS 3 DUO:
- Press the Holder Button to start heating
- Wait for 2-3 seconds for pre-heating
- Gently insert the tobacco stick
- IQOS 3 MULTI:
- Open the lid
- Press the Button to start heating the device
- Wait for 2-3 seconds for pre-heating
- Gently insert the tobacco stick
If none of the above solutions helps, consider the following options:
• Please contact Customer Care for assistance
• Visit the nearest IQOS Store
• Ask an IQOS™ Coach to visit you
Do tobacco sticks contain nicotine?
Yes, tobacco sticks contain nicotine, which is addictive.
Nicotine is naturally present in the tobacco used in the sticks. It is released in the vapor that is generated during the IQOS usage.
Why are tobacco sticks shorter than cigarettes?
Tobacco sticks are designed specifically for the IQOS devices. They have an optimal length, diameter and design for the IQOS Holder.
Where can I buy HEETS?
HEETS tobacco sticks can be purchased in locals stores and chains i.a. in Zabka, Inmedio, LIDL, Dino. You can also find our products at the gas stations (Orlen, Lotos, Circle K, BP).
Why it is not possible to buy HEETS online?
Due to the Act of 9th November 1995 on Protection of Public Health against the Effects of Tobacco Use, remote sales of tobacco products is forbidden in Poland.
When do HEETS expire?
HEETS do not have an expiry date. To make sure you’re always enjoying the best taste and experience, here are some storage tips to help preserve freshness: - Do not store HEETS in direct sunlight or expose them to humidity or humid weather conditions. - Make sure they are kept dry. Should you experience any inferior taste, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Will menthol variants of HEETS tobacco sticks be available at sale after May 20th, 2020?
Yes. Tobacco sticks of various menthol intensity and compatible for usage with IQOS, which heats real tobacco, will be available at sale after May 20th, 2020.
Effective May 20th, 2020 the prohibition will have a bearing on the trade of ready-made menthol cigarettes, menthol capsule cigarettes, as well as menthol variants of tobacco for roll-your-own cigarettes.
How to remove the stuck tobacco from the IQOS Holder?
If the tobacco plug is stuck in your cap, remove by gently tapping the cap on a hard surface to extract the tobacco plug, or by using a cleaning pin.
If you use the pin, simply push the rod outward from the bottom part of the cap.
To prevent this issue, please make sure to always lift up the cap before extracting the used tobacco stick.
What is the composition of the tobacco stick?
Tobacco sticks deliver tobacco taste when heated with IQOS Device.
Tobacco part consists of the carefully selected, finely ground and specially prepared tobacco that delivers the best taste while heating.
Non-tobacco part consists of:
• Protective wrap - holds the tobacco part of the stick and helps to heat tobacco, not burn it. The wrap is made of flame-retardant paper;
• Air-flow chamber - designed to hold the tobacco plug in place and transfer the aerosol to the cooling plug;
• Filter - made of cellulose acetate. Cellulose acetate is a bioplastic made of modified tree pulp cellulose. Cellulose acetate as commonly used in filters for tobacco products has the most efficient filtration properties. As material, cellulose acetate is non-toxic, odorless, tasteless, and weakly flammable;
• Cooling plug (otherwise known as PLA filter) - made of bio-based plastic made of corn. More specifically PLA is considered a ‘bioplastic’. PLA is also used in the medical, food and beverage industries. The PLA filter is designed to cool down the aerosol generated by the heating tobacco and turn it into an aerosol that is possible to be inhaled
According to the European Directive for Single-Use-Plastics, bioplastics are also considered plastics although they are not made of fossil-based polymers as conventional plastics are made of. PLA is a biodegradable polymer made from renewable resources such as corn starch, and it is a bioplastic.
Why is tobacco sticks taste different from that of the cigarettes’?
The taste of tobacco sticks is different from that of cigarettes because tobacco is heated rather than burned.
By heating the tobacco, the true taste of the tobacco is released.
Tobacco sticks are made from a specially selected blend of tobacco in order to provide tobacco taste and satisfaction that replicates as much as possible what adult smokers expect.
What is the puffing time of tobacco stick?
Tobacco sticks are designed for the same duration and number of puffs as cigarettes.
I cannot insert a tobacco stick into the Holder
If you have difficulties inserting tobacco sticks in the IQOS Holder, we advise you to first check whether:
• there is any tobacco residue left in the Holder
• the heating blade is cleaned regularly
• the Holder Cap is fully closed
If the above is all right, you can try to pre-heat the IQOS Holder prior to inserting a tobacco stick:
- IQOS 2.4/ IQOS 2.4P / IQOS 3/IQOS 3 DUO:
- Press the Holder Button to start heating
- Wait for 2-3 seconds for pre-heating
- Gently insert the tobacco stick
- IQOS 3 MULTI:
- Open the lid
- Press the Button to start heating the device
- Wait for 2-3 seconds for pre-heating
- Gently insert the tobacco stick
If none of the above solutions helps, consider the following options:
• Please contact Customer Care for assistance
• Visit the nearest IQOS Store
• Ask an IQOS™ Coach to visit you
Do tobacco sticks contain nicotine?
Yes, tobacco sticks contain nicotine, which is addictive.
Nicotine is naturally present in the tobacco used in the sticks. It is released in the vapor that is generated during the IQOS usage.
Why are tobacco sticks shorter than cigarettes?
Tobacco sticks are designed specifically for the IQOS devices. They have an optimal length, diameter and design for the IQOS Holder.