| ADME | Absorptions, distribution, metabolism, and elimination |
| AEP | Aggregate exposure pathway |
| AOP | Adverse outcome pathway |
| BMD | Benchmark dose |
| CFD | Computational fluid dynamics |
| CFPD | Computational fluid particle dynamics |
| CORESTA | Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco |
| DA | Defined approach |
| ENDS | Electronic nicotine delivery system |
| GRAS | Generally recognized as safe |
| HEC | Human equivalent concentration |
| IATA | Integrated approaches to testing and assessment |
| IVIVE | In vitro to in vivo extrapolation |
| KE | Key event |
| LADD | Lifetime average daily dose |
| LD/LC50 | Lethal dose/concentration at 50% |
| NAMs | New approach methodologies |
| NGO | Non-governmental organization |
| NOAEL | No observable adverse effect level |
| PBPK | Physiologically based pharmacokinetic |
| PSLT | Poorly soluble low toxicity |
| QRA | Quantitative risk assessment |
| SME | Subject matter expert |
| SSPT | Smoke-Science and Product Technology |
| TSE | Target site exposure |
| TSCA | Toxic Substances Control Act |