The US Food and Drug Administration is urging nicotine pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging on their products. This comes as a rise in nicotine pouch exposure cases has been reported among young children – with some causing nicotine poisoning.

In an announcement Tuesday, the FDA called on manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging to reduce the risk of these “accidental” and “harmful” exposures.

“I am concerned about rising reports of nicotine exposures in young children caused by nicotine pouches,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said in the announcement. “The fruity flavors and bright, colorful designs of nicotine pouch products could resemble candy and seem attractive to children. Manufacturers should consider what steps they can take to prevent accidental expo

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