FDA authorizes sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, saying public health benefits outweigh risk

As Zyn nicotine pouches gained viral fame via TikTok and other social media platforms in recent months, public health organizations and politicians have been raising concerns about their potential appeal to young people. Now the Food and Drug Administration has decided Zyn products can remain on the market.

The agency on Thursday authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn products, saying that its review of evidence suggested their benefits outweigh the risks to public health. 

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