US FDA Issues Warning Letters to Retailers Against Underage Sale of ZYN Nicotine Pouches

Reuters reports that the FDA “on Thursday said it had issued warning letters and filed civil money penalty complaints against retailers engaged in underage sale of various flavors of ZYN nicotine pouches.” The agency “said it had issued 119 warning letters to brick-and-mortar retailers and had filed 41 civil money penalty complaints seeking more than $55,000 in total for underage sales of flavored ZYN nicotine pouches, including espressino, black cherry, lemon spritz, and cucumber lime.” CTP Director Brian King stated, “There is no excuse for selling tobacco products to any underage person, and FDA will hold retailers accountable for those violations – especially those who continue to do so after being warned.” View the full article “US FDA Issues Warning Letters to Retailers Against Underage Sale of ZYN Nicotine Pouches” on the Reuters website.

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