Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Decries Supposed Fast-Tracking of Safer Alternatives to Cigarettes But Says Nothing About FDA's Inaction on Real Cigarettes
September 10, 2025 by blogspot.com
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Decries Supposed Fast-Tracking of Safer Alternatives to Cigarettes But Says Nothing About FDA's Inaction on Real Cigarettes
According to Reuters, the FDA is preparing to accelerate the review of applications for the sale of nicotine pouches. These products are considered far less harmful than traditional cigarettes, as they contain no tobacco, require no combustion, and do not involve inhalation. [...] The FDA is being criticized for taking “shortcuts” in reviewing nicotine pouch applications, but the reality is that reviews often take years instead of the 180 days required by law — Zyn, for example, took five years. Speeding up this process is not a threat to kids’ health but a necessary step to bring safer alternatives to smokers more quickly. Meanwhile, groups like the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids remain silent on the FDA’s continued approval of deadly cigarettes, never calling for their removal or even stricter safety standards.
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FDA fast-track for nicotine pouches puts Philip Morris, Altria, and Turning Point in the spotlight
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14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
