IQOS devices use advanced technology to heat specially designed SMARTCORE
TM sticks at a lower temperature than cigarettes, avoiding combustion. Since the tobacco doesn’t burn, IQOS ILUMA emits 95% less harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.*
Important information: This does not necessarily equal a 95% reduction in risk. IQOS ILUMA is not risk-free.
*“95% less” represents the average reduction in levels of the 9 chemicals recommended for reduction in smoke by the World Health Organization, which do not include nicotine. See
Important Information.