Ireland has introduced the highest vape tax in the European Union — but experts warn it could backfire. In this episode of GFN News, Joanna Junak speaks with Will Godfrey of Filter about how the new €0.50/ml levy may reduce switching, misinform the public, and even risk increasing smoking rates. Advocates argue the policy hits low-income groups hardest and undermines Ireland’s public health goals.

As the WHO FCTC COP11 conference approaches, Joanna Junak speaks with tobacco policy expert Clive Bates on GFN News about the growing divide between science and ideology in global tobacco control. Bates warns that prohibitionist approaches risk fueling black markets and ignoring proven harm reduction strategies. Watch now to hear his call for a new evidence-based direction in nicotine and tobacco regulation.

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The World Health Organization is no longer just fighting smoking—it’s waging an ideological war against nicotine itself. In this blistering interview, former WHO official Professor Tikki Pang exposes how the global health establishment has become evidence-blind, influenced by Bloomberg funding, and driven by a moral crusade that erases the distinction between smoking and safer alternatives. From “harm is harm” rhetoric to regulatory capture, Pang warns that WHO’s stance is fueling misinformation, stifling science, and putting millions of lives at risk. Featuring: PROF. TIKKI PANG Former Director, Research, Policy & Cooperation World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Discover the real science behind effective vaping. In this episode, Joanna Junak talks with vaping science researcher Roberto Sussman about how power, airflow, and resistance shape vapor production, flavor, and efficiency. Learn why temperature control isn’t the key factor—and how adjusting wattage, coil resistance, and airflow settings can completely change your vaping experience. We explore: 🔥 How power affects vapor density and flavor 💨 Why airflow and mouthpiece design matter ⚙️ How resistance acts as a proxy for temperature 🧪 Why understanding these parameters leads to safer, more consistent vaping If you’ve ever wondered how to tune your vape for better performance, this episode explains the physics behind it all—clearly and scientifically.

Watch this insightful Spanish-language session from the Global Forum on Nicotine 2025 #GFN25 featuring experts from across Latin America and beyond. The discussion explores tobacco harm reduction (THR), the fight against misinformation, and the role of communication, science, and consumer advocacy in shaping healthier public policies.

Social worker and health policy advocate Angelica Cabrera discusses the growing movement for tobacco harm reduction across Latin America. She shares regional experiences, challenges, and success stories that highlight how alternative nicotine products could transform public health outcomes — if supported by science-based policies.

“Challenging Perceptions” — hear voices from around the world on how to communicate tobacco harm reduction effectively. From researchers to advocates, GFN 2025 brought powerful insights on evidence, empathy, and engagement.

In this presentation, Sebastian Soulet discusses the chemical processes involved in the conversion of glycerol to aldehydes during vaping. He explains how boiling regimes influence chemical reactions, nicotine delivery, and vaporization efficiency, as well as their toxicological implications.

Public health’s war on nicotine has spiraled into hysteria—untethered from science and reason. In this hard-hitting GFN Interviews, addiction specialist Dr. Garrett McGovern exposes how ideology, fear, and institutional ego are driving the misinformation crisis around vaping and safer nicotine products—and why it’s time to bring smoking harms back to the center of the debate. Featuring: DR. GARRETT MCGOVERN Medical Director, Priority Medical Clinic Dublin GP Specialising in Addiction Medicine @AddictionsPMC

In this presentation, Paweł Woźnicki, Research & Development Specialist at ChemNovatic, explains the scientific process of removing aroma compounds from nicotine extract. The talk highlights ChemNovatic’s commitment to product purity and technological innovation through their proprietary STC manufacturing standard. Woźnicki discusses: - advanced purification methods for nicotine; - strategies for identifying and reducing trace impurities; - analytical techniques that ensure the highest product quality; - the importance of maintaining strict production standards in the nicotine industry. This session offers an in-depth look into modern purification technologies and showcases how science drives product safety and consistency in nicotine manufacturing.

Belgium is rapidly tightening its vaping and smoking rules — from banning disposable e-cigarettes in January 2025 to prohibiting outdoor smoking and vaping on terraces from 2027, and removing smoking rooms in bars, airports, and shisha lounges. In this interview, Joanna speaks with Alberto Gómez Hernández, Policy Manager at the World Vapers’ Alliance, about what’s changing, why it’s happening, and whether these measures.

In this interview, Maria Papaioannoy-Duic, founder and spokesperson of Rights for Vapers, speaks with Joanna Junak about the challenges Canadian vapers face in being heard in public health debates. Maria shares how her organization has worked tirelessly to educate consumers on safer nicotine alternatives, fight misinformation, and give a voice to those seeking harm reduction over prohibition.

Extending THR into other disciplines and communities, is essential. Obvious targets are in the fields of drug use and mental health - evidence is clear concerning levels of smoking and associated health risks - but there is need to engage more widely. The panel addressed the barriers to extending reach, including how can we dispel myths and tackle miscommunication? What role does the media have in the process? Who are the key opinion leaders and groups, what are the initial steps in reaching out and how can we support ongoing dialogue?

Get an in-depth look at the upcoming 11th session of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Conference, scheduled for November 2025 in Geneva. This video explores the registration process for attending the conference, the challenges faced by harm reduction groups, and the importance of consumer representation in tobacco and nicotine policy discussions.

It was perhaps inevitable that once smoking was “handled,” tobacco control would turn its fire on nicotine. From the UK’s disposable vape ban to EU pouch restrictions and the WHO’s war on nicotine, prohibition is on the march. Shot on location at GFN 2025 in Warsaw, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs, delivers a stark assessment: public health is recycling old fears, ignoring evidence, and steering policy into prohibitionist chaos. With governments fueling black markets and pushing vapers back to smoking, Snowdon warns the war on nicotine has only just begun. Featuring: CHRISTOPHER SNOWDON Head of Lifestyle Econ., Inst. of Economic Affairs Author, columnist, public health critic iea.org.uk nannystateindex.org

Welcome to the Science Lab session hosted by Karin Jacobson from JTI Geneva. In this presentation, Anna Masser from Swedish Match discusses nicotine content and nicotine uptake in cigarettes and nicotine pouches, comparing their delivery methods, uptake rates, and how they are used both in clinical settings and real life. The video covers: - Differences between nicotine delivery in cigarettes vs. nicotine pouches - Standardized clinical testing protocols for nicotine uptake - Pharmacokinetic profiles and plasma nicotine concentration over time - Real-world use comparison of nicotine pouches and cigarettes - Insights into nicotine metabolism and cotinine levels - Discussion on regulated nicotine limits and product risk profiles - Audience Q&A addressing nicotine kinetics and product comparisons

GFN News speaks with Filter’s Will Godfrey about reports of dramatic increases in vaping-related emergency department visits across several US states, especially among youth, and examines what those numbers truly represent beyond the headlines. The conversation highlights how headlines like “teen ER visits surge” can obscure distinctions between acute nicotine toxicity and far more subjective “e‑cigarette dependence” admissions that have driven much of the increase in reported cases. The discussion also explores how clinicians may mark visits as vape-related simply because a patient discloses vaping, even when it’s incidental to the medical issue, potentially inflating counts without reflecting actual vaping-caused harm.

Toxicologist Autumn Bernal explains why harm reduction keeps her in the fight: reducing disease burden for adult smokers through better product design, rigorous toxicology, and clear science communication. She highlights the core engineering challenge for ENDS: optimizing heating to minimize emissions while effectively delivering nicotine—without the harmful constituents found in cigarettes. Bernal argues the U.S. currently applies the most science‑based, rigorous toxicology framework to ENDS regulation, despite its stringency.

Challenging misconceptions can save lives. Too often, outdated beliefs and misinformation prevent people from accessing safer alternatives to cigarettes. Today, Dr. Sud Patwardhan sheds light on how evidence-based strategies can help cut tobacco-related harm, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the burden of smoking is highest.