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Key Points
- ZYN has launched Melts in the UK as a fully dissolvable oral nicotine tablet format distinct from its existing nicotine pouches.
- The range includes Cool Mint and Peppermint, each offered at 1mg and 2mg per tablet, for a total of four SKUs.
- Each can contains 20 tablets and is priced at £6.50 through ZYN and IQOS channels as well as selected third-party retailers.
- ZYN's UK nicotine pouch range currently spans 1.5mg to 16.5mg, placing the 1mg and 2mg Melts in a lower-dose segment.
2Firsts
September 29, 2026
According to current product information published by ZYN UK, Philip Morris International (PMI) has launched ZYN Melts, a fully dissolvable oral nicotine tablet, in the UK. The range includes Cool Mint and Peppermint, with each flavor offered at 1mg and 2mg of nicotine per tablet for a total of four SKUs.
Unlike ZYN's existing nicotine pouches, ZYN Melts use a fully dissolvable tablet format. The tablet is placed between the upper lip and gum and gradually dissolves during use, removing the need to dispose of a pouch afterward.
Two Flavors and Two Nicotine Strengths Create Four SKUs
The UK range currently includes:
- Cool Mint 1mg
- Cool Mint 2mg
- Peppermint 1mg
- Peppermint 2mg
Each can contains 20 tablets.
ZYN UK describes Melts as “fully dissolving nicotine tablets” and instructs users to place a tablet between the upper lip and gum. The product is not intended to be chewed or swallowed whole.
UK retail listings also describe the products as tobacco-free and sugar-free. ZYN's own materials confirm the tobacco-free positioning, while the sugar-free description is currently more explicit in retailer listings.
| Parameter | ZYN Melts |
|---|---|
| Company | Philip Morris International |
| Brand | ZYN |
| Category | Dissolvable oral nicotine tablet |
| Format | Fully dissolvable tablet |
| Flavors | Cool Mint / Peppermint |
| Nicotine Strength | 1mg / 2mg per tablet |
| Total SKUs | 4 |
| Tablets per Can | 20 |
| Tobacco | Tobacco-free |
| Sugar | Listed as sugar-free by UK retailers |
| Use | Placed between upper lip and gum until dissolved |
| UK Price | £6.50 per can |
| Sales Channels | ZYN.com, IQOS.com, IQOS stores and selected online retailers |
| Cessation Positioning | Not marketed as a cessation aid |
1mg and 2mg Create a Lower-Dose Tier Within ZYN
ZYN Melts contain either 1mg or 2mg of nicotine per tablet.
By comparison, ZYN UK's current nicotine pouch portfolio spans approximately 1.5mg to 16.5mg. The Melts range therefore occupies a lower overall dose tier, with the 1mg tablet sitting below the lowest currently listed ZYN pouch strength in the UK.
The launch consequently adds both a new format and a different nicotine-strength architecture to the portfolio.
ZYN UK also states that ZYN Melts are not marketed as a smoking-cessation aid.
UK Price Set at £6.50 per Can
ZYN UK currently prices all four Melts SKUs at £6.50 per can, with sales through ZYN.com, IQOS.com and IQOS stores.
UK online nicotine retailer Haypp had published product listings for the range by September 10, indicating that all four SKUs were publicly available in the UK by early September.
ZYN Melts Also Available in Switzerland
ZYN Melts are also currently sold through ZYN Switzerland, with the same Cool Mint and Peppermint flavors and 1mg and 2mg nicotine strengths.
The Swiss site prices the products at CHF5.90 and states that a tablet typically dissolves completely in approximately seven to eight minutes.
ZYN Moves Beyond the Pouch Format
ZYN's core oral nicotine portfolio has been built around pouches placed under the upper lip and removed after use. Melts retain the same oral placement but replace the pouch with a solid tablet that dissolves completely.
A UK trademark application for “ZYN MELTS” appeared in February 2026, indicating brand preparation several months before the product became commercially visible.
The initial Melts portfolio remains narrow compared with ZYN's pouch range, with two mint flavors and two lower nicotine strengths.
Industry Perspective
ZYN Melts extend the ZYN brand from nicotine pouches into another oral nicotine format while retaining the same under-lip usage location. The dissolvable tablet removes the non-dissolving pouch component and eliminates the need to remove the product after use.
The 1mg and 2mg strengths also differentiate Melts from much of ZYN's existing UK pouch portfolio, which currently spans 1.5mg to 16.5mg. The launch therefore adds both a new product format and a lower-dose tier rather than simply reproducing existing pouch SKUs.
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Cover image source: ZYN UK
