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What are Zyn nicotine pouches? And are they bad for you?

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of nicotine pouches for the first time.

20 different Zyn nicotine pouch products can now be marketed to adults ages 21 and over.

This doesn't mean the products are now " FDA approved" as drugs intended to treat disease would be, nor that they are safe.

FDA approved nicotine pouches for marketing to adults ages 21 and over.

FDA says it will "closely monitor the marketing and use of these products" Some experts say there is not enough scientific evidence to support the idea that adult smokers will quit smoking.

The FDA will monitor marketing towards over-21s, but some question whether it will curb use of the products.

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