GFN•TV will bring the conference's platform for rational and inclusive debate on the future role of safer nicotine products and tobacco harm reduction to an audience all year round. GFN•TV will also be broadcasting live from Warsaw in June. Tune in to hear world-leading experts, tobacco harm reduction advocates and nicotine consumers discuss the latest scientific, regulatory and policy developments. From our unique annual event, to year-round reporting of the issues that matter in tobacco harm reduction, GFN has got it covered.
GFN News #150 | FDA'S RELUCTANCE ON FULL SHOW | Featuring Lindsey Stroud
Despite the growing use of safer nicotine being strongly associated with declining smoking rates, there is still systemic opposition to these products from institutions and NGOs - but why is this the case? In this episode Lindsey Stroud joins us to unpack the FDA's reluctance to approve new nicotine products, and the misinformation used to prop up the opposition to THR.
📅 29 Apr 2025
GFN Insights #6 | GFN SCIENCE SPECIAL: The physics of vaporisation in e-cigarettes | Featuring Roberto Sussman
In the third episode of our science special, Roberto Sussman looks at the thermal processes that take place in vaporisation, and the impact different solvents have on the vaporisation temperature of e-liquids.
📅 25 Apr 2025
GFN News #149 | VIETNAM'S VAPE BAN EXPOSED | Featuring Will Godfrey
In this episode Will Godfrey highlights the interconnected links between Vietnam's recent vape ban and the influence of Bloomberg-funded entities, and how the well-funded opposition to tobacco harm reduction influences vape restrictions across the globe.
📅 22 Apr 2025
GFN Insights #5 | GFN SCIENCE SPECIAL: Back to the fundamentals | Featuring Roberto Sussman
In the second part of our science special, Roberto Sussman takes us through the fundamental physics of vape aerosols to help explain the difference between cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapor!
📅 15 Apr 2025
GFN News #148 | NICOTINE POUCHES TAKE EUROPE BY STORM | Featuring Stefan Mathisson
Sweden's tobacco harm reduction success story has failed to win over Europe's politicians and regulators, with a new nicotine pouch tax rumoured to be in the works. Will the real-world impact of nicotine pouches in reducing smoking rates convince law makers to change their minds? Joining us today is Stefan Mathisson, editor-in-chief of Vejpkollen, who will walk us through the rapid rise of nicotine pouches, and the backlash brewing, in Europe.
The science of e-cigarette aerosols is complex, but is key to understanding the relative safety of safer nicotine products compared with combustible tobacco. To shed some light on the chemistry of vape aerosols, as well as how they compare tobacco smoke, we're joined today by research physicist Roberto Sussman!
Bulgaria has been embroiled in debate about a potential vape ban, including proposals to target disposable vapes. Arkadi Sharkov shines a light on the situation in Bulgaria, including the impact a disposable vape ban could have on a developing illicit market and the knock-on effect such a ban may have on vapers in the country.
📅 1 Apr 2025
GFN News #146 | DEBUNKING THE GATEWAY EFFECT | Featuring Will Godfrey of Filter
The gateway effect is often cited by opponents of safer nicotine products as a cautionary tale about the risks of nicotine use: that young people who use nicotine are more likely to initiate smoking. However a recent study has found key evidence that indicates this is not the case. Joining us today is Will Godfrey, editor-in-chief at Filter magazine, joins us to discuss this study and its implications for nicotine research.
📅 28 Mar 2025
GFN News #145 | IS ARGENTINA READY FOR CHANGE? | Federico Fernández unpacks THR developments in South America
Could Chile's new progressive approach to safer products win over Argentina? Despite its prohibitionist stance over the past decade, Argentinian advocates are hopeful that there is room for change. To explore the divergent policies of these South American neighbours is Federico Fernández, CEO of We Are Innovation.
Chile's latest vaping bill has been met with cautious optimism from consumer advocates - but what does it actually contain? Ignacio Leiva joins us to elaborate on Chile's regulatory makeover, and what this means for vapers in the country!
