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| Although nicotine pouches have the possibility of being a reduced risk product, there is no independent testing of their constituents, exposure or biomarkers of effects. Research evaluating nicotine delivery is lacking.<ref name=RobichaudSeidenberg2019/> Organizations in Kenya are concerned that the nicotine pouches may raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and reproductive or developmental harms.<ref name=Kabale2019/> Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance objected to the entrance of nicotine pouches in Kenya.<ref name=Kabale2019/> They stated there is no reliable research to demonstrate nicotine pouches are safer than regular ]s.<ref name=Kabale2019>{{cite news|url=https://www.nation.co.ke/health/Tobacco-free-nicotine-pouches-proposal/3476990-5225488-imjgvj/index.html|title=Lobby has raised an alarm, saying the introduction of pouches could result in increased risk for cancer|last=Kabale | Although nicotine pouches have the possibility of being a reduced risk product, there is no independent testing of their constituents, exposure or biomarkers of effects. Research evaluating nicotine delivery is lacking.<ref name=RobichaudSeidenberg2019/> Organizations in Kenya are concerned that the nicotine pouches may raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and reproductive or developmental harms.<ref name=Kabale2019/> Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance objected to the entrance of nicotine pouches in Kenya.<ref name=Kabale2019/> They stated that there is no reliable research to demonstrate nicotine pouches are safer than regular ]s.<ref name=Kabale2019>{{cite news|url=https://www.nation.co.ke/health/Tobacco-free-nicotine-pouches-proposal/3476990-5225488-imjgvj/index.html|title=Lobby has raised an alarm, saying the introduction of pouches could result in increased risk for cancer|last=Kabale | ||
| |first=Nasibo|work=]|date=8 June 2019}}</ref> | |first=Nasibo|work=]|date=8 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
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A nicotine pouch is available as preportioned pouches like snus. The nicotine pouches look white and contain nicotine. No combustion is involved. The user puts a pouch between the lip and gum. The user does not need to spit. The pouches do not need refrigeration. The pouches are sold in an array of fruit flavors. In 2019, five big tobacco companies offered nicotine pouch products. They are marketed as containing no tobacco leaf.
Dryft
Dryft is owned by Kretek International and it is sold in the US. The nicotine content for Dryft is 2 and 7 mg.
Lyft
Lyft is owned by British American Tobacco and it is sold in the UK and Sweden. The nicotine content for Lyft is 4 and 6 mg.
Nordic Spirit
Nordic Spirit is owned by Japan Tobacco International and it is sold in Sweden.
On!
Altria purchased 80% of the On! nicotine pouch company. It is sold in Sweden, Japan and the US.
Veleo
Velo is owned by R. J. Reynolds Vapor Company and it is sold in the US. The nicotine content for Velo is 2 and 4 mg. Velo states that the contents in their products consist of nicotine obtained from the tobacco plant, microcrystalline cellulose, water, salt, sucralose, citric acid, and artificial flavor.
Zone X
Zone X is owned by Imperial Tobacco and it is sold in the UK. In 2019, British American Tobacco started selling nicotine pouches in Kenya.
ZYN
ZYN is owned by Swedish Match and it is sold in Europe and the US. Zyn states that the contents in their products consist of pharmaceutical-grade nicotine salt, hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, maltitol, gum arabic, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, acesulfame K, and food-grade flavorings. ZYN is sold in over 4,000 retailers in the US.
Contents
The nicotine content among nicotine pouch brands differ per pouch. Nicotine pouches are sold in an array of fruit flavors such as black cherry and citrus. Other flavors include peppermint and coffee.
Research
Although nicotine pouches have the possibility of being a reduced risk product, there is no independent testing of their constituents, exposure or biomarkers of effects. Research evaluating nicotine delivery is lacking. Organizations in Kenya are concerned that the nicotine pouches may raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and reproductive or developmental harms. Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance objected to the entrance of nicotine pouches in Kenya. They stated that there is no reliable research to demonstrate nicotine pouches are safer than regular cigarettes.
Motivation
Nicotine pouches may entice youth as well as young adult never-smokers because they are available in an array of fruit flavors and may be used unobtrusively.
Marketing
Companies use marketing terms such as 'tobacco-free' or 'tobacco leaf free'. They are marketed online as they can be used anywhere and they require no batteries and no devices.
Cost
Nicotine pouches seem to be cost similar to a pack of regular cigarettes. Velo were purchased for US$3.76, Zyn were purchased US$5.11, Dryft were purchased US$5.54, and On! were purchased US$6.50 in 2019.
Classification
It is assumed they are classified as tobacco products in the US because they nicotine obtained from tobacco. It is not clear how they are classified in other countries.
References
- ^ Robichaud, Meagan O.; Seidenberg, Andrew B.; Byron, M. Justin (2019). "Tobacco companies introduce 'tobacco-free' nicotine pouches". Tobacco Control: tobaccocontrol-2019-055321. doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055321. ISSN 0964-4563. PMID 31753961.
- ^ Kabale, Nasibo (8 June 2019). "Lobby has raised an alarm, saying the introduction of pouches could result in increased risk for cancer". Daily Nation.
- "ZYN Nicotine Pouch". Convenience Store News. 2019.
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