Africa: Nicotine Pouches - A Public Health Opportunity in Africa's Tobacco Harm Reduction Journey

FDA Limits Nicotine in Cigarettes but Allows Ultra-Processed Foods - Liberty Nation News

By John Klar The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will limit nicotine levels in cigarettes to stem addiction and consequent health problems. The formal FDA rule has not been released, yet the implications of this regulatory shift are dizzyingly myriad. Individual liberties, black market diversion, and the odd contrast between food and cigarette labeling and […]

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 reduction. This milestone underscores the growing potential of smoke-free alternatives to transform public health outcomes, particularly in regions like Africa, where tobacco-related diseases continue to be a pressing concern.

The science-based decision states that nicotine bags are a better alternative for adults who smoke or consume other traditional tobacco products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized on January 16 the marketing of 20 products from [...] The post The U.S. FDA authorizes the sale of 20 products from nicotine bags ZYN for its potential benefit to adult smokers appeared first on Diario Digital Cronio de El Salvador.

U.S. approves sale of ZYN Nicotine Pouch following extensive review - TV360 Nigeria

The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of ZYN nicotine pouch products after an extensive review certifies that the products meet public health standards. Other approved products include – ZYN Chill, ZYN Cinnamon, ZYN Citrus, ZYN Coffee, ZYN Cool Mint, ZYN Menthol, ZYN Peppermint, ZYN Smooth, ZYN Spearmint and ZYN Wintergreen. According to the FDA, these ZYN products met the public health standard required by th…

FDA Issues First Marketing Authorization for Oral Nicotine Pouches

In a groundbreaking move, FDA has kicked off the year with its very first marketing authorization for an oral nicotine pouch product. On January 16, 2025, FDA authorized twenty ZYN nicotine pouch products, marketed by Swedish Match (a subsidiary of Philip Morris International), in two nicotine strengths, 3 mg and 6 mg. The newly authorized pouches come in the following flavor varieties, none of which are tobacco-flavored: Chill, Cinnamon, Citrus…

FDA authorizes marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products after extensive scientific review

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway following an extensive scientific review. This is the first time the agency has authorized products commonly referred to as nicotine pouches, which are small synthetic fiber pouches containing nicotine designed to be placed […] The post FDA authorizes marketing of 20 ZYN nicot…