What are Zyn nicotine pouches? And are they bad for you?
The FDA has given marketing authorization to Zyn nicotine pouches. That doesn't necessarily mean they're safe to use, especially for young people, and experts say there's little evidence that they help adults quit smoking.
FDA makes key decision on Zyn nicotine pouches
In a statement, the FDA said it has authorized the marketing and sale of Philip Morris International’s Zyn nicotine pouches. The pouches, which are placed between the lip and gum, are tobacco-free but contain nicotine. They come in different strengths and a variety of flavors such as citrus, coffee, peppermint and berry.
In a First-of-Its-Kind Decision, FDA Will Allow Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
This marketing decision from the FDA covers 2 nicotine strengths, 3 mg and 6 mg, and 10 flavors of the small tobacco-free synthetic pouches.
FDA authorizes Zyn nicotine pouches, cites lower risk than cigarettes
The FDA authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn products on Thursday, marking the first allowance for the fast-growing nicotine pouches.
Zyn nicotine pouches get FDA approval
FDA authorizes Zyn nicotine pouches, citing public health benefits for adult smokers, despite concerns over flavored products' appeal to teens.
FDA officially authorizes Zyn nicotine pouches for sale following health review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally authorized Zyn nicotine pouches for sale after conducting an "extensive scientific review" about their safety.
FDA Grants First Marketing Authorizations for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the authorization of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway. This landmark
The dark side of Zyn: How tobacco-free nicotine pouches may harm your health
Most are marketed as smoke-free, spit-free and hands-free alternatives ... A 2023 study that compared Zyn pouches to ...
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What is Zyn? FDA OKs sales, but health concerns of the controversial nicotine pouches remain
Unlike smoking and vaping, Zyn is smoke- and tobacco-free — but the pouches still contain nicotine, an addictive chemical. This makes the product legal only for those 21 and above. The brand's ...
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FDA regulation of nicotine pouches can help prevent youth use, say Rutgers researchers
Nicotine pouches are a newer class of smokeless products that don’t contain tobacco. Zyn became the first FDA-authorized ...
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FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
The pouches have been available for more than ... of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, in a statement. The FDA pointed to government survey data showing fewer than 2 percent of American high ...
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Africa: Nicotine Pouches - A Public Health Opportunity in Africa's Tobacco Harm Reduction Journey
The recent decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products is a landmark moment in the global conversation on tobacco harm ...