Nicotine Pouch Safety for ChildrenNicotine Pouch Safety for Children
Nicotine pouches are small sacks of nicotine and other ingredients that are placed between the gums and lips and allow the nicotine to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Currently, these pouches are one of the fastest-growing segments of the tobacco industry, with Philip Morris’ Zyn product leading the way. However, these tiny pouches can also pose a risk to children who may mistakenly ingest them. This is why it’s important to understand what these pouches are and how to keep your children safe.Resource:https://heysnus.com/nl/collections/nicotine-pouches
Nicotine Pouches and Health: Separating Facts from Fiction
NPs have been marketed as a less risky alternative to more traditional tobacco and nicotine products. While they are relatively new, it is clear that they are gaining in popularity and attracting the attention of regulators. There is a need for large-scale studies to explore the impact of these products, including whether they are used to replace more risky products or if they deter efforts to quit using any nicotine or tobacco product.
The UK General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) deem nicotine pouches as a consumer product rather than a medicinal product. This means they do not need to be notified to the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as other tobacco or vaping products do, even though they have similar toxicity profiles. This may lead to lower levels of regulation and oversight of these products, which could increase the risk of adverse events. Nevertheless, we know that there are significant differences in side effects and risks between NPs and other products, including the risk of nicotine addiction.
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