Only use nicotine pouches to quit smoking, Health Canada warns

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The federal government issued a public advisory Wednesday warning to only use nicotine pouches as a method to quit smoking and not recreationally.

as a method to quit smoking and not recreationally, the same day the minister of health vowed a crackdown on such products.

Zonnic pouches are sold in colourful packages with flavours such as Polar Mint, Cranberry Fizz and Tropic Breeze. Nicotine pouches are not authorized for those under 18 years old, but Health Canada says in the notice that it is concerned such pouches have become popular with youth and may lead to addiction. It says it is pursuing “legislative and regulatory mechanisms to put in place safeguards” around their use.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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