The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally authorized Zyn nicotine pouches for sale after conducting an "extensive scientific review" about their safety.

For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing and sale of popular nicotine patches, saying the products could help some smokers kick the habit. In a statement, the FDA said it has authorized the marketing and sale of Philip Morris International’s Zyn nicotine pouches.

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