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.

After reviewing the scientific evidence, the agency has decided 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products can legally be sold in the US.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it authorized the marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches but will be "closely monitoring youth use." Newsweek reached out to Zyn for comment.

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

The FDA authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn products on Thursday, marking the first allowance for the fast-growing nicotine pouches.

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.

FDA authorizes Zyn nicotine pouches, citing public health benefits for adult smokers, despite concerns over flavored products' appeal to teens.

First recommended by a Trump-appointed FDA leader, multiple administrations have collaborated to snuff out this issue that costs the country $600 billion annually.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the authorization of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway. This landmark