This section describes how to implement CDISC standards for the collection, representation, and exchange of tobacco product data with focus on implementation for use cases inherent to tobacco product data. Use cases in this guide comprise concepts identified by 1 or more stakeholders as important in the context of tobacco product research.

The following use cases are specifically addressed in the TIG:

• Product description, which refers to concepts used to characterize tobacco products
• Nonclinical, which refers to concepts used to identify potential risks and effects on biological processes for tobacco products via in vitro and in vivo nonclinical studies
• Product impact on individual health, which refers to concepts used to assess the impact of tobacco products on individuals
• Product impact on population health, which refers to concepts used to assess the impact of tobacco products on populations of individuals