Zyn’s FDA Authorization Highlights Pakistan’s Nicotine Pouch Regulatory Void

Zyn’s FDA Authorization Highlights Pakistan’s Nicotine Pouch Regulatory Void

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches as a reduced-risk alternative to traditional cigarettes, Pakistan’s regulatory stance on these products remains uncertain. The FDA’s decision reflects a growing global shift toward harm reduction, yet Pakistan has yet to establish clear guidelines for nicotine pouches despite having one of the highest smoking rates in the world. Pakistan is hom…