Trump: Look at the Slow-Moving FDA
January 31, 2025 by rstreet.org
Trump: Look at the Slow-Moving FDA
The FDA's slow approval of Zyn nicotine pouches raises concerns about its bureaucratic process. The delay contrasts with the product's potential to reduce harm from smoking. The FDA took nearly five years to approve Zyn, despite its lower health risks compared to cigarettes. While the FDA eventually approved Zyn, questions remain about its sluggish process. Streamlining approvals for similar products could improve public health outcomes. The FDA's delay in approving safer alternatives to cigarettes highlights the need for regulatory reform.