The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is calling on manufacturers of nicotine pouches to adopt child-resistant packaging, following a concerning rise in accidental poisonings among young children.
What the FDA Found
- Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2025, reports of nicotine pouch exposure to U.S. Poison Centers steadily increased.
- About 72% of these exposure cases involved children under 5 years old.
- Young children can suffer serious harm, even from small amounts. Toxic effects have been reported with doses as low as 1 to 4 milligrams of nicotine. Symptoms may include confusion, vomiting, and loss of consciousness.
What FDA Is Recommending
- Manufacturers should consider using child-resistant packaging so that nicotine pouches are harder for young children to open.
- Parents and caregivers should safely store all nicotine products in secure locations: keep them in the original packaging, out of sight and reach of children and pets.
- If ingestion happens, call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222.
Why This Matters
Many nicotine pouch products have bright colors, fruity flavors, or packaging that could appeal to children, making them especially risky. With reports of accidental exposure climbing, taking steps like improved packaging and safe storage has become more urgent than ever.
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