New York State legislators are working on bills to outlaw flavored nicotine pouches due to concerns about their addictive nature, particularly for youth. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal emphasize the need to prohibit enticing flavors to prevent addiction among young users. Although the FDA has approved certain flavored nicotine pouches for consumer sale, the legislators argue that replacing cigarettes with these products is not a viable solution. The rising popularity of these pouches among teenagers raises alarm, as recent surveys indicate an increasing trend in usage among high school seniors.
"This product is distinguishable from other smokeless tobacco products because they do not contain tobacco leaf, rather contain nicotine derived from tobacco or synthetic nicotine," Hoylman-Sigal acknowledged.
"Regardless, nicotine in any form and in any product is a highly addictive substance. This legislation would align New York values in prohibiting enticing flavors for all nicotine products - including nicotine pouches," he said.
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