What is Zyn and what are oral nicotine pouches?

With cigarette smoking on the decline, tobacco companies have shifted focus to “smokeless” tobacco products, including oral nicotine pouches. The pouches are sometimes referred to as a "lip pillow" or "upper decky" because of where they are placed between the lip and gum, often under the upper lip. Pouch brands such as Zyn, On!, and Velo have gained popularity in recent years, and during this period sales of nicotine pouch products containing a higher concentration of nicotine (8 mg) increased more rapidly than products with lower nicotine concentrations (e.g., 4 mg and 6 mg).

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Quitting vaping in 2024: Top tips and resources

2024 could be the year for you or someone you care about to quit vaping. There are many reasons people want to quit vaping, including physical or mental health concerns, financial cost, freedom from addiction, and influence from friends, family, and others. Whatever reasons may be motivating you or someone you care about to quit, here are some top tips and resources.

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This week in tobacco policy news

New York State – The Senate passed a bill which will prohibit the sale of vape products that resemble school supplies, toys, or are packaged or advertised in any way to appeal to or target minors or the youth population. The bill now moves to the Assembly for consideration.

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California – The Assembly passed a bill which will establish a publicly available list of all tobacco products that are permissibly unflavored and allowed to be sold in California and revise the definition of a prohibited “characterizing flavor” to specifically include products that impart menthol-like cooling sensations, as well as other flavors that are distinguishable by an ordinance consumer. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

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