GFN News #133 | CAN CONSUMERS HELP SOLVE GERMANY'S FLAVOUR DILEMMA? | Featuring Michael Landl

January 31, 2025 by gfn.tv

GFN News #133 | CAN CONSUMERS HELP SOLVE GERMANY'S FLAVOUR DILEMMA? | Featuring Michael Landl

Germany's lawmakers have recently proposed a new ban on menthol flavours in safer nicotine products, but given that menthol is a key ingredient in over 80% of the flavours currently available on the market, could this proposed ban negatively impact the availability of safer nicotine products for people looking to quit smoking? Joining us today is Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers' Alliance, to unpack Germany's proposals and the actions consumers are taking to make their voices heard in this debate.


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19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 13.9 million current smokers in Germany 22.10% of men are current smokers but only 16.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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