Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) call this week to further regulate the tobaccoless nicotine pouch Zyn has rekindled medical debates over the safety of nicotine, especially for children.

Schumer on Monday called on federal agencies to investigate the marketing practices of Philip Morris International, owners of Zyn, calling the product “a pouch full of problems,” and issued a warning to parents.

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