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GFN News #102 | SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE | Chris Baxter shares his thoughts on the science of nicotine
In today's episode of GFN News Chris Baxter shares his own views on the addictive nature of nicotine and the current state of nicotine research, and reflects on his GFN Five submission from GFN22 covering the addictiveness of nicotine.
Mexico's President is seeking to solidify Mexico's hardline approach to vaping with a proposal to ban vaping through a constitutional amendment, to the consternation of vaping advocates who fear smokers will lose access to these safer alternatives in the country. Joining us to today is Tomás O'Gorman, co-founder of "Pro-Vapeo Mexico" and a member of INNCO’s Board, who highlights the hardening of Mexico's anti-vaping stance and the impact this could have on smokers' ability to quit in Mexico.
GFN News #99 | WHAT'S THE FUSS OVER ZYN? | Cullip tackles the rise of nicotine pouches in the USA
The rising popularity of nicotine pouches in the United States, in particular Zyn, has been met with backlash and misinformation, despite the proven efficacy of safer nicotine products in helping smokers quit. In today's episode we're joined by Martin Cullip of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, who takes a closer look at the motivations behind this backlash and the actual evidence at stake.
GFN News #98 | A PLEA FOR PROPORTIONATE REGULATION | Michael Landl of World Vapers' Alliance
The European Union is currently deliberating its regulatory approach to safer nicotine products as it reviews its Tobacco Products Directive. In a bid to ensure consumer voices are not lost amongst these discussions, the World Vapers' Alliance is bringing a petition before the European Parliament to reaffirm the need for proportionate regulation of safer products. In this episode of GFN News, the WVA's Director Michael Landl fills us in on these efforts to boost the consumer voice in Europe.
GFN News #97 | THE UK's VAPE MISINFORMATION PROBLEM | Will Godfrey explores UK's attitudes
Despite the overwhelming evidence indicating that safer nicotine products are significantly less harmful than smoking, vaping misinformation has stoked mistrust of safer products, most notably seen in fears surrounding EVALI and youth vaping. In this episode, Will Godfrey looks at a recent study tracking the decreasing trust in vapes amongst the general public, and the real-world consequences that vaping misinformation has on public health.
Zonnic pouches entered Canada with a bang in 2023 after they were approved as a smoking cessation aid, leading to their widespread availability throughout Canada. To explore why Zonnic has become so controversial, John Oyston joins us for this episode of GFN News where we dissect Zonnic's Canadian debut and the resultant response from Public Health institutions to this novel safer nicotine product.
GFN News #95 | THR ON THE SILVER SCREEN | Exploring the #GFN24 Film Festival with Emmanuel Mwape
#GFN24 will be hosting its very own film festival, showcasing the best short films from the GFN community exploring the vital role of tobacco harm reduction in the public health sphere. Multi-award-winning film maker Emmanuel Mwape joins us to tell us all about the GFN Film Festival, and what we have to look forward to live at #GFN24 in Warsaw!
GFN News #94 | NEW ZEALAND'S SMOKEFREE DREAM | Featuring Jan Walsh and Nancy Loucas
Following New Zealand's latest overhaul of its vaping regulations and its U-Turn on its Generational Smoking ban, we talk with Jan Walsh and Nancy Loucas for a closer look at New Zealand's aim to be Smokefree by 2025 in this episode of GFN News!
Poland could soon join the growing list of countries that have chosen to enact disposable vape bans, as the Polish government announces its intention to crack down on vaping in the country. To explore this ban proposal, and its likely efficacy, we're joined today by chemist and vaping advocate Mirek Dworniczak.
