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Protocol - Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings - Flavored Tobacco

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Description

The observational assessment from the Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings – Flavored Tobacco (fSTARS) survey includes 20 items for an observer to complete in stores that sell flavored tobacco products.

Specific Instructions

The Content Expert Panel (CEP) recommends that Toolkit users refer to the Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings (fSTARS) training guide when selecting this measure. The training guide can be found at either the website for the National Cancer Institute’s State and Community Tobacco Control Initiative or the Store Assessment Tools section of the Counter Tobacco website. https://countertobacco.org/resources-tools/store-assessment-tools/fstars/ 

Note: Audits are often conducted using mobile data collection tools

fSTARS and its accompanying Training Guide are available for free at  www.countertobacco.org/fSTARS

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Protocol

Your Name: ________________________________________

Store Name: _________________________________________

Store Address: _________________________________________

City, State ________________________ Zip: ___________________

1. Can you visit the store?

1[ ]Yes [Continue]

2[ ]No, store does not exist [Skip to Q20a]

3[ ]No, store is closed [Continue with Q2-Q5, then skip to Q20a]

4[ ]No, under 18 not allowed [Continue with Q2-Q5, then skip to Q20a]

5[ ]No, members only [Continue with Q2-Q5, then skip to Q20a]  

6[ ]No, unsafe [Skip to Q20a]

7[ ]No, other reason not listed [Continue with Q2-Q5, then skip to Q20a]

2. Does the actual store name match the assigned store name?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No – Enter correct name: _____________________________

3. Does the actual store address match the assigned store address?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No – Enter correct address: _____________________________

4. Choose one best store type:

[ ] Convenience store with gas

[ ] Convenience store without gas

[ ] Drug store or pharmacy

[ ] Beer, wine, liquor store

[ ] Grocery store

[ ] Mass merchandiser

[ ] Tobacco shop

[ ] Vape shop

[ ] Other store type not listed

EXTERIOR

5. Are there any tobacco products advertised anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere.

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Skip to Q6a]

If yes, please indicate which of the following products are ADVERTISED anywhere outside the store:

a. Cigarettes - non-menthol

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

b. Cigarettes - menthol

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

c. Cigarillos/little cigars/blunts

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

d. FLAVORED cigarillos/little cigars/blunts (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

e. NON-FLAVORED cigarillos/little cigars/blunts

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

f. Traditional cigars

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

g. FLAVORED traditional cigars (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

h. NON-FLAVORED traditional cigars

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

i. Chew, snuff, dip, or snus?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

j. FLAVORED chew, snuff, dip, or snus (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

k. NON-FLAVORED chew, snuff, dip, or snus

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

l. E-Cigarettes

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

m. FLAVORED e-cigarettes (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

n. NON-FLAVORED e-cigarettes (tobacco flavor only)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

o. Hookah

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

p. FLAVORED hookah (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

q. NON-FLAVORED hookah

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

INTERIOR

6a. Is WIC accepted here?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Continue]

[ ] Unsure [Continue]

6b. Is SNAP accepted here?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Continue]

[ ] Unsure [Continue]

7. Are alcoholic beverages sold here?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Continue]

8. Is a pharmacy counter present?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Continue]

9. Is tobacco sold here?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Skip to Q20a]

10. Are there indications that mobile tobacco coupons are accepted here?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Continue]

11. Are ANY tobacco products placed within 12” of youth products?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Continue]

12. Are ANY tobacco products advertised within 3 feet of the floor?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Continue]

CIGARETTES

13. Answer these questions about CIGARETTES.

a. Any cigarettes sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 14a]

b. Are any NON-MENTHOL cigarettes sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

c. Enter CHEAPEST advertised price of a single pack of non-menthol cigarettes:

 $ __ ___ . ___ ___

d. Enter BRAND information for the cheapest single pack of non-menthol cigarettes (e.g. Pall Mall Red):

 ______________________________

e. Are MENTHOL cigarettes SOLD here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

f. Enter CHEAPEST advertised price of a single pack of menthol cigarettes:

$ __ ___ . ___ ___

g. Enter BRAND information for the cheapest single pack of menthol cigarettes (e.g. Traffic Menthol Green, L&M Menthol, Pall Mall Menthol, etc.):

 ______________________________

h. Are Newport Menthol cigarette single packs (regular hard pack) sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 13]

i. Enter the advertised price of Newport Menthol cigarette single pack (regular hard pack):

$ __ ___ . ___ ___

j. Are any cigarettes with menthol capsules in the filter sold here? (e.g. Camel Crush, Marlboro NXT)?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

k. Are there ANY cigarette price promotions?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 14a]

l. Are there any NON-MENTHOL cigarette price promotions?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

m. Are there any MENTHOL cigarette price promotions?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

CIGARILLOS/LITTLE CIGARS/BLUNTS

14. Answer these questions about CIGARILLOS/LITTLE CIGARS/BLUNTS:

a. Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts SOLD here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 15a]

b. Are FLAVORED cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts SOLD here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 14e]

c. Are cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

d. Are cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

e. Are NON-FLAVORED cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

f. Any there ANY cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts price promotions?:

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 14]

g. Any price promotions for cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts flavored with mint, menthol, or wintergreen?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

h. Any price promotions for cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

i. Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED cigarillos, cigars, or blunts?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

j. Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts with AMBIGUOUS flavor descriptors sold here? (e.g., Black and Mild “Jazz,” Garcia y Vega “Blue,” Swisher Sweets “Island Madness”)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

k. If yes, enter flavor name (include brand name E.g., White Owl “Tropical Twist”

   ____________________________

l. Are any SINGLE cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

m. Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts advertised for less than $1

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

n. Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts in self-service displays?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

TRADITIONAL CIGARS

15. Answer these questions about TRADITIONAL CIGARS:

a. Are traditional cigars SOLD here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 16a]

b. Are traditional cigars flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

c. Are traditional cigars with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

d. Are NON-FLAVORED traditional cigars sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

e. Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts in self-service displays?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

CHEW/SNUFF/DIP/SNUSS

16. Answer these questions about CHEW/SNUFF/DIP/SNUSS

a. Is chew, snuff, dip, or snus SOLD here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17a]

b. Is chew, snuff, dip, or snus flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

c. Is chew, snuff, dip, or snus with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

d. Is NON-FLAVORED chew, snuff, dip, or snus sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

e. Are NON-FLAVORED cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17a]

f. Any price promotions for chew, snuff, dip, or snus flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

g. Any price promotions for chew, snuff, dip, or snus with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

h. Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED chew, snuff, dip or snus?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

E-CIGARETTE PRODUCTS

17. Answer these questions about E-CIGARETTE PRODUCTS:

a. Are e-cigarette products SOLD here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 18a]

b. Are any e-cigarette products flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

c. Are any e-cigarette products with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

d. Are any NON-FLAVORED e-cigarette products sold here? (tobacco flavor only)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

e. Any there any e-cigarette price promotions?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17i]

f. Any price promotions for e-cigarette products flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

g. Any price promotions for e-cigarette products with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or WINTERGREEN?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

h. Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED e-cigarette products? (tobacco flavor only)

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

i. Are e-liquid in droppers sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17l]

j. What is the cheapest advertised price of a dropper of e-liquid?

$ __ ___ . ___ ___

k. How many ounces are in the cheapest dropper of e-liquid?

___  ___ oz.

l. Are any single disposable e-cigarettes sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17n]

m. Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a single disposable e-cigarette:

$ __ ___ . ___ ___

n. Are any “pod mod” e-cigarette products sold here (e.g. JUUL, MyBlu, Vuse Alto, NJOY ACE, ETC.)?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

o. Are any “pod mod” devices sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17q]

p. Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a “pod mod” device:

$ __ ___ . ___ ___

q. Are any “pod mod” cartridges sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17t]

r. Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a pack of “pod mod” cartridges:

$ __ ___ . ___ ___

s. How many “pod mod” cartridges does the cheapest pack contain?

__________________________

t. Are any “pod mod” starter kits sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 17v]

u. Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a “pod mod” starter kit:

$ __ ___ . ___ ___

v. Are any e-cigarette products advertised as containing zero nicotine sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

w. Are any e-cigarette products in self-service displays?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

HOOKAH/SHISHA/ARGILEH

18. Answer these questions about HOOKAH/SHISHA/ARGILEH

a. Is hookah SOLD here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 19a]

b. Any hookah flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

c. Any hookah with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

d. Any NON-FLAVORED hookah sold here?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

e. Any hookah with AMBIGUOUS FLAVOR DESCRIPTORS sold here (e.g. Starbuzz “Blue Mist”)?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

f. Any there any hookah price promotions?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No [Skip to 18j]

g. Any price promotions for hookah flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

h. Any price promotions for hookah with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

i. Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED hookah?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

j. Is any hookah in self-service displays?

1[ ]Yes

0[ ]No

TOBACCO PRODUCE INVENTORY

19. What percent of the total tobacco inventory in the store is:

None

Less than
10%

11-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

a. Mint, menthol, or wintergreen products

[ ]

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b. Other-flavored products

[ ]

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c. Non-flavored products

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FINISH

20a. ALMOST DONE! ANY FIELD NOTES?

[ ] Yes [Continue]

[ ] No [Skip to end}

20b. Enter field notes:

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

THIS IS THE LAST QUESTION. THANKS FOR DOING THE SURVEY.

Personnel and Training Required

See "Specific Instructions."

Equipment Needs

None

Requirements
Requirement CategoryRequired
Major equipment No
Specialized training No
Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection No
Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual No
Mode of Administration

Observational assessment

Lifestage

Not applicable

Participants

Not applicable

Selection Rationale

The Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings – Flavored Tobacco (fSTARS) survey is a user-friendly protocol comprising reliable measures used in prior store-observation studies. It was developed for the National Cancer Institute’s State and Community Tobacco Control Initiative by the Retail Environment Working Group, with additional support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemiology Branch. The tool was developed through a collaboration of public health departments, researchers, public health attorneys, federal partners, and tobacco-control advocacy organizations. fSTARS was designed for practitioners to inform state and local tobacco control policies for the point of sale. The survey was designed for use by self-trained youth and adults. It was selected because of its reliability, user-friendly format, and short completion time.

Language

English

Standards
StandardNameIDSource
Derived Variables

None

Process and Review

The Tobacco Regulatory Research (TRR) Content Expert Panel (CEP) reviewed the measures in the Tobacco Regulatory Research collection in February 2024.

Guidance from the TRR CEP includes:

  • Updated Purpose
  • Updated Definition

Protocol Name from Source

Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings - Flavored Tobacco (fSTARS) Version 2.0

Source

Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings: Flavored Tobacco (fSTARS), Version 2.0

Download fSTARS at the National Cancer Institute’s State and Community Tobacco Control Initiative website or the Store Assessment Tools section of the Counter Tobacco website.

General References

None

Protocol ID

741002

Variables
Export Variables
Variable Name Variable IDVariable DescriptiondbGaP Mapping
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Address_Match
PX741002031000 Does the actual store address match the more
assigned store address? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Address_Match_Correct_Name
PX741002032000 Does the actual store address match the more
assigned store address? No - Enter correct name show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store
PX741002051000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Chew
PX741002051100 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. Chew, snuff, dip, or snus? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Cigarettes_Menthol
PX741002053000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. Cigarettes - menthol show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Cigarettes_Nonmenthol
PX741002052000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. Cigarettes - non-menthol show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Cigarillos
PX741002054000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. Cigarillos/little cigars/blunts show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_E_Cigarettes
PX741002051400 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. E-Cigarettes show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Flavored Chew
PX741002051200 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. FLAVORED chew, snuff, dip, or snus (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Flavored_Cigarillos
PX741002055000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. FLAVORED cigarillos/little cigars/blunts (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Flavored_E_Cigarettes
PX741002051500 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. FLAVORED e-cigarettes (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Flavored_Hookah
PX741002051800 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. FLAVORED hookah (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Flavored_Traditional_Cigars
PX741002058000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. FLAVORED traditional cigars (including mint, menthol, or wintergreen) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Hookah
PX741002051700 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. Hookah show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Nonflavored Chew
PX741002051300 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. NON-FLAVORED chew, snuff, dip, or snus show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Nonflavored_cigarillos
PX741002056000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. NON-FLAVORED cigarillos/little cigars/blunts show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Nonflavored_E_Cigarettes
PX741002051600 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. NON-FLAVORED e-cigarettes (tobacco flavor only) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Nonflavored_Hookah
PX741002051900 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. NON-FLAVORED hookah show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Nonflavored_Traditional_Cigars
PX741002059000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. NON-FLAVORED traditional cigars show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Advertise_Outside_Store_Traditional_Cigars
PX741002057000 Are there any tobacco products advertised more
anywhere outside the store? These are ads on windows/doors facing out, building, sidewalk, gas pumps or elsewhere. Traditional cigars show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Alcoholic_Beverages
PX741002070000 Are alcoholic beverages sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Any_Pod_Mod_Cartridges_Sold
PX741002171800 Are any "pod mod" cartridges sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Any_Pod_Mod_Devices_Sold
PX741002171600 Are any "pod mod" devices sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Any_Pod_Mod_Starter_Kits_Sold
PX741002172200 Are any "pod mod" starter kits sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Best_Store_Type
PX741002040000 Choose one best store type: N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cheapest_Pod_Mod_Cartridges
PX741002171900 Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a more
pack of "pod mod" cartridges: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cheapest_Pod_Mod_Cartridges_Number
PX741002172100 How many "pod mod" cartridges does the more
cheapest pack contain? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cheapest_Pod_Mod_Device
PX741002171700 Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a more
"pod mod" device: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cheapest_Price_Pod_Mod_Starter_Kits
PX741002172300 Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a more
"pod mod" starter kit: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Chew_Sold
PX741002161000 Is chew, snuff, dip, or snus SOLD here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cigarettes_Sold
PX741002131000 Any cigarettes sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cigarette_Price_Promotions
PX741002131200 Are there ANY cigarette price promotions? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cigarillos_Less_One_Dollar
PX741002141400 Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts more
advertised for less than $1 show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cigarillos_Self_Service_Displays
PX741002141500 Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts more
in self-service displays? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Cigarillos_Sold
PX741002141000 Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts more
SOLD here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Disposable_E_Cigarettes_Cheapest_Price
PX741002171400 Enter the CHEAPEST advertised price for a more
single disposable e-cigarette: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Disposable_E_Cigarettes_Sold
PX741002171300 Are any single disposable e-cigarettes sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Enter_Field_Notes
PX741002202000 Enter field notes: N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_E_Cigarette_Price_Promotions
PX741002175000 Any there any e-cigarette price promotions? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_E_Cigarette_Self_Service_Displays
PX741002172500 Are any e-cigarette products in self-service more
displays? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_E_Cigarette_Sold
PX741002171000 Are e-cigarette products SOLD here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_E_Cigarette_Zero_Nicotine
PX741002172400 Are any e-cigarette products advertised as more
containing zero nicotine sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Field_Notes
PX741002201000 ALMOST DONE! ANY FIELD NOTES? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Ambiguous_Cigarillos_Flavors_Sold
PX741002141100 Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts more
with AMBIGUOUS flavor descriptors sold here? (e.g., Black and Mild "Jazz, Garcia y Vega "Blue, Swisher Sweets "Island Madness) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Ambiguous_Cigarillos_Flavors_Sold_Name
PX741002141200 Are any cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts more
with AMBIGUOUS flavor descriptors sold here? (e.g., Black and Mild "Jazz, Garcia y Vega "Blue, Swisher Sweets "Island Madness). If yes, enter flavor name (include brand name E.g., White Owl "Tropical Twist show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Cigarillos_Price_Promotions
PX741002146000 Any there ANY cigarillos, little cigars, or more
blunts price promotions?: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Cigarillos_Sold
PX741002142000 Are FLAVORED cigarillos, little cigars, or more
blunts SOLD here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Cigarillos_Price_Promotions
PX741002147000 Any price promotions for cigarillos, little more
cigars, or blunts flavored with mint, menthol, or wintergreen? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Cigarillos_Sold
PX741002143000 Are cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts more
flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Non_Flavored_Cigarillos_Price_Promotions
PX741002149000 Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED more
cigarillos, cigars, or blunts? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Non_Flavored_Cigarillos_Sold
PX741002145000 Are NON-FLAVORED cigarillos, little cigars, more
or blunts sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Cigarillos_Price_Promotions
PX741002148000 Any price promotions for cigarillos, little more
cigars, or blunts with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Flavored_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Cigarillos_Sold
PX741002144000 Are cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts more
with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Ambiguous_Flavors_Sold
PX741002185000 Any hookah with AMBIGUOUS FLAVOR DESCRIPTORS more
sold here (e.g. Starbuzz "Blue Mist)? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Sold
PX741002182000 Any hookah flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or more
WINTERGREEN sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Non_Flavored_Sold
PX741002184000 Any NON-FLAVORED hookah sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Sold
PX741002183000 Any hookah with flavors OTHER THAN mint, more
menthol, or wintergreen sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Price_Promotions
PX741002186000 Any there any hookah price promotions? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Price_Promotions_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen
PX741002187000 Any price promotions for hookah flavored more
with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Price_Promotions_Non_Flavored
PX741002189000 Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED hookah? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Price_Promotions_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen
PX741002188000 Any price promotions for hookah with flavors more
OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Self_Service_Displays
PX741002181100 Is any hookah in self-service displays? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Hookah_Sold
PX741002181000 Is hookah SOLD here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Interior_SNAP
PX741002062000 Is SNAP accepted here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Interior_WIC
PX741002061000 Is WIC accepted here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Inventory_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen
PX741002191000 What percent of the total tobacco inventory more
in the store is: Mint, menthol, or wintergreen products show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Inventory_Non_Flavored_Products
PX741002193000 What percent of the total tobacco inventory more
in the store is: Non-flavored products show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Inventory_Other_Flavored_Products
PX741002192000 What percent of the total tobacco inventory more
in the store is: Other-flavored products show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Liquid_Droppers_Cheapest_Price
PX741002171100 What is the cheapest advertised price of a more
dropper of e-liquid? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Liquid_Droppers_Ounces
PX741002171200 How many ounces are in the cheapest dropper more
of e-liquid? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Liquid_Droppers_Sold
PX741002179000 Are e-liquid in droppers sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Menthol_Cigarettes_Cheapest
PX741002136000 Enter CHEAPEST advertised price of a single more
pack of menthol cigarettes: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Menthol_Cigarettes_Cheapest_Brand
PX741002137000 Enter BRAND information for the cheapest more
single pack of menthol cigarettes (e.g. Traffic Menthol Green, L&M Menthol, Pall Mall Menthol, etc.): show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Menthol_Cigarettes_Sold
PX741002135000 Are MENTHOL cigarettes SOLD here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Menthol_Price_Promotions
PX741002131400 Are there any MENTHOL cigarette price promotions? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Methol_Capsules_Sold
PX741002131100 Are any cigarettes with menthol capsules in more
the filter sold here? (e.g. Camel Crush, Marlboro NXT)? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Chew_Price_Promotions
PX741002166000 Any price promotions for chew, snuff, dip, more
or snus flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Chew_Sold
PX741002162000 Is chew, snuff, dip, or snus flavored with more
MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_E_Cigarette_Price_Promotions
PX741002176000 Any price promotions for e-cigarette more
products flavored with MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_E_Cigarette_Sold
PX741002172000 Are any e-cigarette products flavored with more
MINT, MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Near_Floor
PX741002120000 Are ANY tobacco products advertised within 3 more
feet of the floor? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Near_Youth_Products
PX741002110000 Are ANY tobacco products placed within 12 of more
youth products? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Newport_Brand_Sold
PX741002138000 Are Newport Menthol cigarette single packs more
(regular hard pack) sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Newport_Menthol_Price
PX741002139000 Enter the advertised price of Newport more
Menthol cigarette single pack (regular hard pack): show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Flavored_Chew_Price_Promotions
PX741002168000 Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED chew, more
snuff, dip or snus? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Flavored_Chew_Sold
PX741002164000 Is NON-FLAVORED chew, snuff, dip, or snus more
sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Flavored_Cigarillos_Cigars_Sold
PX741002165000 Are NON-FLAVORED cigarillos, little cigars, more
or blunts sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Flavored_E_Cigarette_Price_Promotions
PX741002178000 Any price promotions for NON-FLAVORED more
e-cigarette products? (tobacco flavor only) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Flavored_E_Cigarette_Sold
PX741002174000 Are any NON-FLAVORED e-cigarette products more
sold here? (tobacco flavor only) show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Flavored_Traditional_Cigars_Sold
PX741002154000 Are NON-FLAVORED traditional cigars sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Menthol_Cigarettes_Cheapest
PX741002133000 Enter CHEAPEST advertised price of a single more
pack of non-menthol cigarettes: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Menthol_Cigarettes_Cheapest_Brand
PX741002134000 Enter BRAND information for the cheapest more
single pack of non-menthol cigarettes (e.g. Pall Mall Red): show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Menthol_Cigarettes_Sold
PX741002132000 Are any NON-MENTHOL cigarettes sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Non_Methol_Price_Promotions
PX741002131300 Are there any NON-MENTHOL cigarette price more
promotions? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Chew_Price_Promotions
PX741002167000 Any price promotions for chew, snuff, dip, more
or snus with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Chew_Sold
PX741002163000 Is chew, snuff, dip, or snus with flavors more
OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_E_Cigarette_Price_Promotions
PX741002177000 Any price promotions for e-cigarette more
products with flavors OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or WINTERGREEN? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_E_Cigarette_Sold
PX741002173000 Are any e-cigarette products with flavors more
OTHER THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Pharmacy_Counter
PX741002080000 Is a pharmacy counter present? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Pod_Mod_E_Cigarette
PX741002171500 Are any "pod mod" e-cigarette products sold more
here (e.g. JUUL, MyBlu, Vuse Alto, NJOY ACE, ETC.)? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Single_Cigarillos_Sold
PX741002141300 Are any SINGLE cigarillos, little cigars, or more
blunts sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Store_Name_Match
PX741002021000 Does the actual store name match the more
assigned store name? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Store_Name_Match_Correct_Name
PX741002022000 Does the actual store name match the more
assigned store name? No - Enter correct name: show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Tabacco_Coupons
PX741002100000 Are there indications that mobile tobacco more
coupons are accepted here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Tabacco_Sold
PX741002090000 Is tobacco sold here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Traditional_Cigars_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Sold
PX741002152000 Are traditional cigars flavored with MINT, more
MENTHOL, or WINTERGREEN sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Traditional_Cigars_Other_Mint_Menthol_Wintergreen_Sold
PX741002153000 Are traditional cigars with flavors OTHER more
THAN mint, menthol, or wintergreen sold here? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Traditional_Cigars_Self_Service_Displays
PX741002155000 Are any traditional cigars in self-service more
displays? show less
N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Traditional_Cigars_Sold
PX741002151000 Are traditional cigars SOLD here? N/A
PX741002_Standardized_Tobacco_Assessment_For_Retail_Settings_Flavored_Tobacco_Visit_Store
PX741002010000 Can you visit the store? N/A
Tobacco Regulatory Research: Vector
Measure Name

Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings

Release Date

May 3, 2024

Definition

A surveillance instrument for observational measures of point-of-sale tobacco and flavored tobacco marketing, including product availability, advertising, promotions, and price.

Purpose

The purpose of this measure is to conduct systematic observations of tobacco and flavored marketing at the point of sale in order to assess the availability of tobacco products, as well as advertising, promotions, and prices.

Keywords

Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings, Point-of-sale marketing, availability, advertising, promotions, Price, standardized tobacco assessment for retail settings – flavored tobacco, fSTARS, Tobacco product advertisements, tobacco, product advertisements, Advertisements, marketing, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, ENDS, blunts, little cigars, dip, Snuff, chew

Measure Protocols
Protocol ID Protocol Name
741002 Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings - Flavored Tobacco
Publications

There are no publications listed for this protocol.