The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing limits on the level of nicotine in cigarettes and some other types of tobacco products, such as cigars and pipe tobacco, in order to make them less addictive,
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.
Zeller credited Gottlieb for advocating for the nicotine regulation within the Trump White House, after the Obama administration had fallen short. Obama officials had promised Zeller they would back rules to curb nicotine and menthol.
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.
The FDA is proposing a limit on the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and certain other combustible tobacco products to reduce their addictive properties.
The FDA's proposed rule would slash nicotine levels in cigarettes, most cigars and other combustible tobacco products, but not vapes, hookahs or Zyn.
A proposed FDA rule would mandate a reduction to minimally addictive or nonaddictive levels, but the incoming Trump administration isn’t expected to follow through on the idea.
After reviewing the scientific evidence, the agency has decided 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products can legally be sold in the US.
"I'm hoping the increased education makes a difference," said Nicholas Gallo, 26, of Deer Park, who called his generation already "well-informed" while expressing support for the federal proposals.
The FDA authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn products on Thursday, marking the first allowance for the fast-growing nicotine pouches.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday okayed the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products after undertaking an extensive scientific review of them.
The FDA said "an extensive scientific review" found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.