GFN•TV: News and Interviews

In another Science Lab session Dr Roberto Sussman provides a critiques of e-cigarette aerosol studies and discusses the methodological problems that persist with emission studies, such as overheating coils to produce aldehydes and manufacturing harms.

Six months after the UK’s disposable vape ban, questions remain over its real-world impact. Industry commentator Martin Cullip discusses weak enforcement funding, the rise of illegal sales, growing environmental awareness, and concerns that the ban could undermine smoking cessation and push some users back to cigarettes.

Part two of the interview will air on Wednesday, January 14th!

Join us for the interview with Martin Cullip as he break down the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill, expected to become law in 2026. He explores the generational smoking ban, vaping and nicotine regulations, and potential impacts on adult users. Learn why nicotine pouches, flavor restrictions, and ministerial powers are sparking debate, and how consumers and harm-reduction advocates can make their voices heard.

Stay informed about the latest UK tobacco and vaping policies and what they mean for smokers, vapers, and the future of safer nicotine products.

Looking ahead to 2026, Nick "GrimmGreen" Green and Professor Tikki Pang share their hopes and predictions for tobacco harm reduction worldwide. From clear, science-based messaging about vaping and nicotine pouches to the dangers of prohibition and illicit products, they discuss what changes are needed - and what might realistically happen. Discover their insights on creating safer alternatives and amplifying the voice of harm reduction in public health.

In 2025, the world saw both progress and setbacks in tobacco control. Sweden became officially smoke-free through effective risk-reduction policies, while Mexico implemented strict bans on vaping and harm-reduction tools, fueling black markets and uncertainty. Meanwhile, countries like Chile are leading the way with regulations that recognize safer alternatives.

As we look toward 2026, there is hope for a world where adult smokers have safer alternatives and governments prioritize public health over ideology. Carmen Escrig and Ian Fearon discuss the global shift in tobacco harm reduction and the fight against prohibitionist policies. From Spain to the UK, brave policymakers are challenging outdated laws and advocating for science-based regulations that save lives.

A powerful closing address from David Sweanor, a pioneering public health lawyer, delivered at the 12th Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN). In this concluding keynote, he reflects on the diverse perspectives within the tobacco harm reduction community, the challenges posed by opposition to new technologies, and the global momentum toward reduced-risk nicotine products. David highlights historical patterns of resistance to innovation, the importance of genuine public health principles, and the accelerating shift away from combustible cigarettes worldwide. An inspiring call to action for advocates, researchers, consumers, and industry leaders working toward a smoke-free future.

As policymakers look ahead to 2026, experts share one clear hope for tobacco harm reduction: protect vape flavors. In this discussion, Dr. Garrett McGovern and AG Tom Miller explains why flavors are critical to keeping adults away from smoking - and why banning them could backfire, leading to higher cigarette use, including among youth.

As 2026 approaches, policymakers face a critical choice: continue repeating failed tobacco strategies or finally listen to science, consumers, and real-world evidence. In this discussion, Fiona Patten and Fernando Bueno examine why Australia’s tobacco tax revenue has collapsed, how harm reduction products like vaping are being wrongly regulated, and what countries like Sweden and New Zealand have done differently to dramatically cut smoking rates. The message is clear: less ideology, more evidence and a smarter, risk-based approach to public health.

In another Science lab presentation, Dr Chris Junker (BAT) shows the latest scientific findings on oral nicotine pouches and discusses how nicotine pouches can advance tobacco harm reduction.