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FDA authorizes all ZYN nicotine pouches, first authorized nicotine pouch in US
Philip Morris International Inc.
- FDA granted marketing authorization for all 20 ZYN nicotine pouch variants (3 mg and 6 mg) marketed by Swedish Match.
- Decision positions ZYN as the first FDA-authorized nicotine pouch, offering a better alternative to cigarettes.
- PMI subsidiary Swedish Match North America cited ~30M US adult smokers as target for switching.
- Authorization covers flavors: Cool Mint, Peppermint, Spearmint, Wintergreen, Citrus, Coffee, Cinnamon, Smooth, Chill, Menthol.