The FDA has given marketing authorization to Zyn nicotine pouches. That doesn't necessarily mean they're safe to use, especially for young people, and experts say there's little evidence that they help adults quit smoking.

The Food and Drug Administration OK'd 10 Zyn flavors, including coffee, mint and menthol. It's the first time regulators have authorized sales of nicotine pouches, which are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. tobacco market.

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

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