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September 20, 2024 by thehill.com

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson says he plans to launch a line of nicotine pouches. The former Fox News host-turned-internet personality told The Wall Street Journal this week he plans to launch a brand called Alp to compete with the popular Zyn pouches manufactured by Philip Morris. The Journal reported that Carlson’s longtime business associate and partner on the nicotine venture Neil Patel said the two plan to comply with federal regulations for the venture, but he declined to say if they would seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

September 20, 2024 by usatoday.com

Conservative figure Tucker Carlson is distancing himself from Zyn nicotine pouches due to political connections, despite his earlier promotion of the brand. Carlson criticized Zyn's ties to political donations, announcing he will no longer use the product. He plans to launch his own brand, Alp Nicotine Pouches. This move follows criticism of Zyn's potential impact on teen addiction. Carlson's shift away from Zyn highlights a new phase in his views on nicotine consumption.

September 20, 2024 by fortune.com

Media personality Tucker Carlson is creating a new nicotine pouch brand, Alp, after cutting ties with Zyn due to political reasons. Carlson criticized Zyn's parent company, Philip Morris, for donations to Kamala Harris, deeming Zyn as more suitable for women. His comments led to a fallout with Philip Morris, prompting him to develop his own product with stronger options. Alp will launch in November, offering four flavors and three strengths. Carlson views Alp as a product free from political influences, unlike Zyn. Philip Morris clarified they do not support presidential candidates, though their subsidiary's political action committee donates to both parties.

September 19, 2024 by queensu.ca

Teenagers and young adults in Canada are still developing nicotine habits, with high rates of vaping among young adults and youth. The recreational use of synthetic oral nicotine pouches is also popular among this demographic. Health Canada is introducing regulations to control these products. Led by Nicolle Domnik, a group at Queen's University is studying the impact of vaping and nicotine pouches on cardiovascular and autonomic functions. This unique study focuses on the effects of nicotine on heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep, a new approach compared to other studies on the acute impacts of vaping.

September 19, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

Leading health experts have criticized Canada's new laws restricting nicotine pouch sales as a "deadly error" hindering tobacco harm reduction efforts globally. Nicotine pouches, safer than cigarettes, have aided Sweden's path to becoming smoke-free. Canada's ban on pouches is seen as counterproductive, defying evidence that supports their effectiveness in aiding smokers to quit. Dr. Delon Human advocates for following Sweden's success by making safer alternatives accessible and affordable in Canada. Sweden's progressive policies have significantly reduced smoking rates and tobacco-related deaths. Limiting flavored nicotine products may lead to an increase in smoking, as shown by US data. Canada's new laws are viewed as regressive in public health terms.

September 19, 2024 by mjbizdaily.com

Rescheduling wouldn’t allow marijuana to be legally added to “food, dietary supplements, tobacco products, or cosmetics,” a federal report confirmed – although hemp-derived CBD might be permitted as a tobacco additive. Hemp “may be incorporated into tobacco products without running afoul of the CSA,” stated a Congressional Research Service report released Monday, adding that products still would need to obtain marketing authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.

September 18, 2024 by filtermag.org

The Georgia House committee investigates the youth vaping epidemic and proposes a statewide vape registry. Law enforcement and school officials express concerns about unregulated vape products, linking them to organized crime and drug trafficking. Despite the focus on nicotine vapor products, THC vapes also raise alarm. Previous attempts to regulate vaping in the state include criminalizing public vaping. Nationwide, states are implementing PMTA registries amid criticism that they benefit tobacco companies. Reports of fentanyl-laced vapes causing harm are debunked. Schools are exploring interventions such as vape detectors and rewards programs to discourage vaping. Georgia considers raising tobacco taxes but remains cautious about vaping.

September 18, 2024 by globalnews.ca

Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk explains new Health Canada legislation around nicotine pouches to only be sold in pharmacies. The product is intended to be a nicotine replacement. She adds that Zonnic pouches have 4 mg of nicotine in them, or two cigarettes.

September 18, 2024 by cbc.ca

A New Brunswick vape store mistakenly warned of a flavor ban effective on Sept. 1, which was not true. Amendments to the province's regulations include new licensing requirements and penalties for non-compliance. The changes aim to tackle youth vaping, with 24% of students having tried it. The Canadian Cancer Society supports the amendments to reduce youth vaping. Further efforts include raising the minimum age for purchasing vaping products to 21. Federal regulations are being urged to restrict vape flavors nationwide. Despite legal challenges, measures are being taken to combat illegal sales and reduce nicotine addiction among youth.

September 18, 2024 by cbc.ca

A New Brunswick vape store mistakenly warned of a flavor ban effective on Sept. 1, which was not true. Amendments to the province's regulations include new licensing requirements and penalties for non-compliance. The changes aim to tackle youth vaping, with 24% of students having tried it. The Canadian Cancer Society supports the amendments to reduce youth vaping. Further efforts include raising the minimum age for purchasing vaping products to 21. Federal regulations are being urged to restrict vape flavors nationwide. Despite legal challenges, measures are being taken to combat illegal sales and reduce nicotine addiction among youth.