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December 16, 2025 by gfn.tv

Join us for a fast-moving roundup of the most significant tobacco harm reduction developments of 2025. From FCTC COP11 controversies and global bans to new scientific insights, advocacy efforts, and major policy shifts, Will Godfrey breaks down the year’s biggest stories. Discover where progress is being made, where setbacks continue, and how real-world consumers are shaping the future of safer nicotine.

December 16, 2025 by snusforumet.se

In a breakthrough study published in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, researchers reveal that innovative snus pouch designs can prevent mouth sores and irritation. This finding, involving Swedish dentists, highlights how minor changes in snus products can significantly reduce oral mucosa damage. Entrepreneur Bengt Wiberg's startup, Stingfree AB, developed technology to protect snus users' gums after he experienced irritation. The research counters misconceptions about snus, positioning it as a safer alternative to smoking. It refutes EU opposition based on oral health concerns, emphasizing that technical advancements can enhance the safety profile of nicotine products and promote a more balanced approach to risk assessment.

December 16, 2025 by filtermag.org

In a slow shift towards tobacco harm reduction, the FDA took steps in 2025 by authorizing some nicotine pouches and Juul vapes. Despite past obstacles and misinformation, the agency acknowledged the benefits of safer nicotine products. A pilot program was launched to streamline the authorization process, with hopes to increase efficiency and offer more choices to help smokers quit. However, to achieve significant public health gains like countries such as Sweden, experts urge the FDA to authorize a wider range of safer nicotine products and implement practical reforms. Supporters emphasize the need for clear communication and education to combat smoking-related illnesses effectively.

December 16, 2025 by medicalxpress.com

A study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals increasing cannabis use and co-use with nicotine products among young adults in New York City. Different forms of cannabis, including vapes and edibles, are popular. The research emphasizes the need to understand health effects and patterns of cannabis use, which have been largely overlooked. The study, published in Tobacco Induced Diseases, calls for increased public health education on the risks of cannabis and nicotine co-use. Findings suggest a growing trend of cannabis consumption, urging further investigation due to evolving social norms and availability of cannabis products.

December 12, 2025 by hindustantimes.com

Bhartiya Janata Party MPs Giriraj Singh and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday confronted Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy over smoking at the Parliament premises. This came on the same day as BJP MP Anurag Thakur, without taking names, accused a TMC MP of smoking banned e-cigarettes in the Lok Sabha.

December 12, 2025 by who.int

Viet Nam's National Assembly prohibited investment and commercial trade of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, further enforcing a ban imposed last year to safeguard youth health. Recognizing the severe health risks like brain damage and long-term illnesses associated with nicotine intake and toxicants in these products, the Assembly's decision is praised by the international community. The World Health Organization praises the inclusion of e-cigarettes and HTPs in the banned list under the Investment Law, emphasizing the importance of upholding public health policies and preventing loopholes in enforcement for the overall well-being of the population.

December 12, 2025 by theconversation.com

Vaping among teens poses global health issues with dependence rising. In the UK, students need medical help due to in-class vaping. In the Netherlands, teens wake at night to vape, showing nicotine addiction. A NZ case with a damaged lung from vaping raises harm concerns. Originally seen as a safer option, vaping is now a youth culture staple, influenced by social trends. Misinformation, psychology, and social proof drive vaping's popularity despite health risks. Changing beliefs through media literacy, engaging content, and highlighting costs can curb vaping's appeal and combat misleading narratives, addressing the root psychological and social factors driving the vaping epidemic.

December 11, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

Tom Miller has shaped American tobacco policy for more than 40 years. As the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history and a principal architect of the Master Settlement Agreement, Miller has spent decades fighting Big Tobacco and advancing public health. Now, in Part 2 of a two-part RegWatch and GFN.TV special, he brings his unmatched authority to the most contentious issues in U.S. nicotine regulation.

December 11, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

Tom Miller has shaped American tobacco policy for more than 40 years. As the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history and a principal architect of the Master Settlement Agreement, Miller has spent decades fighting Big Tobacco and advancing public health. Now, in Part 2 of a two-part RegWatch and GFN.TV special, he brings his unmatched authority to the most contentious issues in U.S. nicotine regulation.

December 11, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

Tom Miller has shaped American tobacco policy for more than 40 years. As the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history and a principal architect of the Master Settlement Agreement, Miller has spent decades fighting Big Tobacco and advancing public health. Now, in Part 2 of a two-part RegWatch and GFN.TV special, he brings his unmatched authority to the most contentious issues in U.S. nicotine regulation.