The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes.
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
hide caption
toggle caption
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
The FDA said the decision was based on scientific evidence that the Zyns expose users to much fewer harmful chemicals than…
ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and…
Health experts say long-term nicotine use harms brain development and heart health
'Today's decision allows these products to be marketed with a modified risk claim,' an official said.
The Trump administration has expanded access to nicotine products despite concerns from public health critics about youth use and…
The FDA announced Tuesday that it will allow the maker of ZYN nicotine pouches to advertise some of its products as safer to use…
FDA quickly approves four more nicotine pouch flavors leaving experts worried
