Swedish Match USA, Inc. Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) Applications for ZYN Products
On June 17, 2025, FDA filed for substantive scientific review modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) applications from Swedish Match USA, Inc. for the following ZYN nicotine pouch products, each available in two strengths (3 milligrams and 6 milligrams):
- ZYN Chill
- ZYN Cinnamon
- ZYN Citrus
- ZYN Coffee
- ZYN Cool Mint
- ZYN Menthol
- ZYN Peppermint
- ZYN Smooth
- ZYN Spearmint
- ZYN Wintergreen
The tobacco products in the applications are commonly referred to as nicotine pouches, which are small fiber pouches containing nicotine designed to be placed between a person’s gum and lip. Following an extensive scientific review of the premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) for these 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products, the FDA authorized them for sale in January 2025.
Comment on Swedish Match USA, Inc., MRTP Applications for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products
Starting June 18, 2025, the public may submit public comments on these MRTP applications on regulations.gov to docket number FDA-2025-N-0835. The comment period for this docket will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 4, 2026.
View the Materials and Related Documents section of this webpage for up-to-date publicly available application documents and amendments.
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Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
On January 22, 2026, the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) held a virtual meeting to discuss the MRTP applications for ZYN nicotine pouch products.
The meeting was open to the public via live webcast. Visit the TPSAC meeting event page to learn more.
Materials and Related Documents
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The latest set of application materials include:
Swedish Match MRTP Applications for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products — Posted June 17, 2025
- Swedish Match USA, Inc. – MRTP Applications for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products
- Module 1: Administrative (zip – 15MB) – posted June 17, 2025
- Module 2: Summary (zip – 2MB) – posted June 17, 2025
- Module 3: Product Description and Manufacturing (zip – 111KB) – posted June 17, 2025
- Module 4: Nonclinical (zip – 149KB) – posted November 21, 2025
- Module 5: Clinical Individual Health Studies (zip – 127MB) – posted November 21, 2025
- Module 6: Clinical Population Health Studies (zip – 6MB) – posted November 21, 2025
- Module 7: Environmental Assessment (zip – 16MB) – posted November 21, 2025
- Amendment: August 16, 2024, Cross-reference to biomarker study added to a Tobacco Product Master File (zip – 783KB) – posted February 2, 2026
Cross-Referenced Submissions
- Swedish Match USA, Inc. Applications for General Snus products
- Swedish Match USA, Inc. MRTPAs for General Snus
- Swedish Match USA, Inc. MRTP Renewal Applications for General Snus
- Swedish Match USA, Inc. Annual Reports for General Snus
Previously Reviewed Application(s) for ZYN
- January 16, 2025 - Received Marketing Granted Order
- Section A General Information (zip – 4MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section B Table of Contents (zip – 743KB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section C Descriptive Product Info (zip – 805KB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section D Product Samples (zip – 134KB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section E Product Packaging-Labeling (zip – 5MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section F Product Environ Assessment (zip – 2MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section G Summary-Research Findings (zip – 39MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section H Scientific Studies-Analyses Part 1 (zip – 91MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section H Scientific Studies-Analyses Part 2 (zip – 130MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 1 (zip – 128MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 2 (zip – 92MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 3 (zip – 173MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 4 (zip – 174MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 5 (zip – 88MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 6 (zip – 70MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 7 (zip – 41MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Section I References Part 8 (zip – 176MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- Amendments
- August 3, 2020, Response to July 24, 2020 Deficiency Letter (zip – 479KB) – posted February 2, 2026
- September 24, 2020, Response to July 24, 2020 Deficiency Letter (zip – 105MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- March 7, 2022, Response to July 24, 2020 Deficiency Letter regarding use of "tobacco-free" phrase (zip – 5MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- October 12, 2023, Updates to scientific content and cross-referenced Tobacco Product Master File (zip – 4MB) – posted February 2, 2026
- December 21, 2023, Updates to the literature search and labeling and marketing sections of the PMTA (zip – 6MB) – posted February 2, 2026
Note: FDA is required by section 911(e) of the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Tobacco Control Act, to make MRTP applications available to the public (except for matters in the application that are trade secrets or otherwise confidential commercial information) and to request comments on the information contained in the applications and on the labels, labeling, and advertising accompanying the applications.
Additional Resources
- Public Docket for Swedish Match USA, Inc. MRTP Applications for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products
- FDA Authorizes Marketing of 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products after Extensive Scientific Review
- Perspective: Lessons Learned from the First Review of Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) Applications
- TPSAC Meetings on MRTP Applications
- MRTP Overview