Nic Nac Naturals
Nic Nac Naturals, LLC is a Spokane, Washington-based company that manufactures dissolvable nicotine lozenges."[1] The company was founded by Nicco Magnotto, who launched the company in late 2018.[1]
Products
Nic Nac Naturals produces nicotine lozenges in mint and fruit flavors.[1] The dosages are 3-milligram and 6-milligram nicotine strengths and are made using non-tobacco (synthetic) nicotine. It also uses xylitol and essential oils for flavoring.[1] Magnotto and others describe the lozenges as a cleaner way to consume nicotine, free from artificial sweeteners, fillers, and harsh pH adjusters.[2][1]
Regulatory issues
On November 7, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Nic Nac Naturals for marketing unauthorized dissolvable nicotine products.[3][4] FDA stated that it regulates non-tobacco nicotine as it would tobacco nicotine.[3][5] FDA noted that these products lacked premarket authorization, rendering them adulterated and misbranded under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.[6] The company was given 15 working days to respond with corrective actions to avoid further regulatory measures.[3] As of June 2025, FDA has not taken further enforcement action against Nic Nac.
Operations
In 2018, Nic Nac Naturals was formed. The founder, Nicco Magnotto, raised $650,000 from friends and family to start the company.[1] In 2021, Nic Nac Naturals leased a 6,500-square-foot facility in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood.[7] By February 2023, the company reported $100,000 in sales and aimed to distribute products to 100 locations in the Spokane area by the end of 2023.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Nic Nac Naturals nicotine lozenges hit market | Spokane Journal of Business". www.spokanejournal.com. Archived from the original on 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Microdosing nicotine: Could it actually be good for your brain? Here's what experts say about the surprising trend". Yahoo Life. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b c Products, Center for Tobacco (2024-02-29). "FDA Warns Firm Selling Illegal Flavored "Nicotine Mints": Agency remains committed to protecting youth by taking action against illegal products". FDA.
- ^ Hannah Hammond (November 7, 2023). "FDA Warns Company Selling 'Nicotine Mints'". CSP Daily News. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ marissa (2023-11-07). "FDA Warns Nic Nac 'Nicotine Mints' - Tobacco Reporter". Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Products, Center for Tobacco (2025-03-19). "Nic Nac Naturals, LLC - 11/07/2023". FDA. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Nicotine lozenge maker Nic Nac Naturals to start in Hillyard | Spokane Journal of Business". www.spokanejournal.com. Archived from the original on 2025-01-18. Retrieved 2025-06-03.