"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 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.
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,
Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches, authorizing Philip Morris International’s Zyn to help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
Nancy desperately needed a hip replacement, but there was a problem: Her doctor said he wouldn’t perform the procedure unless she quit smoking. Though she was a little taken aback, Nancy buckled
First recommended by a Trump-appointed FDA leader, multiple administrations have collaborated to snuff out this issue that costs the country $600 billion annually.
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's proposed rule would slash nicotine levels in cigarettes, most cigars and other combustible tobacco products, but not vapes, hookahs or Zyn.
The FDA is proposing a limit on the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and certain other combustible tobacco products to reduce their addictive properties.
After reviewing the scientific evidence, the agency has decided 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products can legally be sold in the US.
The Biden White House is expected to formally propose a plan ordering cigarette nicotine levels to be reduced dramatically.