Schumer calls for federal action on Zyn nicotine pouches
NEW YORK - Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer is calling for federal action to crack down on a product called "Zyn."
He says the nicotine pouches pose a danger to teens as they use them as an alternative to e-cigarettes.
"It's a pouch packed with problems - high levels of nicotine. So today, I'm delivering a warning to parents, because these nicotine pouches seem to lock their sights on young kids - teenagers, and even lower - and then use the social media to hook 'em," Schumer said Sunday.
Schumer is urging the FTC and FDA to investigate Zyn for concerns relating to marketing and health effects.
We reached out to Zyn for comment, but have not yet heard back.
