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.
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.
Nicotine pouches are a newer class of smokeless products that don’t contain tobacco. Zyn became the first FDA-authorized brand on Jan. 16.
The FDA's proposed rule would slash nicotine levels in cigarettes, most cigars and other combustible tobacco products, but not vapes, hookahs or Zyn.
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.
After reviewing the scientific evidence, the agency has decided 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products can legally be sold in the US.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule to drastically reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products.
Zyn has become the first nicotine pouch to be authorized by the FDA. The FDA has authorized the sale of 10 Zyn flavors, including mint, menthol, and coffee, saying the nicotine pouches help adults loo
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.
The proposal in the waning days of the Biden administration leaves it up to President-elect Donald Trump to finalize the effort — or scrap it.
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.