3 Performance Criteria

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3 Performance Criteria

3.1 Smouldering cigarette test

3.1.1 Two smouldering cigarette tests are required, as specified in paragraph 7.2 of appendix 1.

3.1.2 If progressive smouldering or flaming is not observed within a one-hour period, or if the cigarette fails to smoulder its complete length, record a pass result for the smouldering cigarette test unless the test piece fails the final examination, as specified in paragraph 7.4 of appendix 1.

3.2 Flame ignition source test

3.2.1 Two propane flame ignition tests are required, as specified in paragraph 7.3 of appendix 1.

3.2.2 If flaming or progressive smouldering is not observed in this test, record a pass result for the propane flame ignition source test unless the test piece fails the final examination, as specified in paragraph 7.4 of appendix 1.

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