Yet again, parents are faced with another alarming FDA decision. On August 21, 2026, FDA authorized 11 new ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products, including products in flavors such as Chill, Citrus, Cool Mint, Deep Freeze, Menthol, Peppermint, Spearmint, and Wintergreen, primarily at a higher 9 mg nicotine strength, along with one 11 mg product.

This comes just weeks after FDA authorized three new on! nicotine pouch products on August 4, including products in “Rich Berry,” “Autumn Spice,” and “Cappuccino” flavors.

We are increasingly concerned by the FDA’s continued authorization of flavored and high-nicotine products that risk drawing more young people into addiction and keeping them hooked. FDA is gambling with our children’s health as it continues to authorize addictive nicotine products despite their known and unknown harms.

Families across the country are faced with the consequences of youth nicotine use, watching their children struggle with dependence and related health and behavioral impacts. Nicotine pouches are especially troubling because they are small, discreet, easy to conceal, and sold in flavors that can appeal to young people.

Join us in urging FDA and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to stop authorizing dangerous, youth-appealing flavored nicotine products.