Vapor Technology Association
Protecting and Promoting
the U.S. Vapor Industry
American Smoking Deaths Under the Califf/King FDA
Since February 17, 2022
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ABOUT VTA
The leading vapor industry trade association fighting for science based policy that ensures the continued growth of our industry.
VTA protects small business owners and their employees by ensuring the long-term viability of the vapor industry.
VTA promotes greater public health through smart regulations and responsible public policies.
VTA advocates for the industry by engaging with decision makers to shape policy and dispel distorted and misleading information about nicotine and vapor products.
VTA’s members are dedicated to innovating and selling high-quality vapor products that provide adult smokers with a better alternative to combustible cigarettes.
VTA represents the industry-leading manufacturers of vapor devices, e-liquids, and flavorings, distributors and suppliers, as well as retailers, including hardworking American brick-and-mortar retail store owners.
Priorities
Limit Youth Access & Appeal
Science Driven Federal Regulation
Protecting Adult Choice
Fostering Innovation
Supporting Independent Vape Retailers
Product Denials
91% Quit smoking Cigarettes
9% Reduced smoking
9,308 Sworn declarations submitted to FDA’s ANPRM on flavors
DID YOU KNOW
Vaping Flavored E-liquid
Helped Adult Smokers Quit
Flavored vapor products are designed to give adult users a more appealing alternative to cigarette smoking. Studies have shown that the availability of flavors is perhaps the single most important factor for those who successfully quit cigarettes by switching to vaping.
There is no serious evidence to suggest that flavors are more toxic or more dangerous than non-flavored products. Banning or severely limiting the most popular flavors will only hurt those who need vapor products – adult smokers trying to lead a healthier lifestyle by quitting cigarettes.
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July 12, 2024
Majority of swing-state voters believe vaping is as bad as or worse than smoking
“This is the direct result of the FDA's failure to truthfully and adequately inform Americans about the dramatically lower risks of vaping, particularly when compared to cigarettes, even though their leaders have admitted to that fact,” the VTA said.
June 21, 2024
FDA approves menthol vapes, drawing criticism from health advocates
Tony Abboud, called the FDA’s decision on Friday the result of political pressure. He said the FDA keeps authorizing smokable tobacco products but has refused to recognize science showing e-cigarettes are less harmful.
June 13, 2024
The Pathway to Solving the Combustion Problem Is Clear
Tony explained that the lack of products available to market legally is forcing retailers to attempt to meet consumer needs by usurping unclear rules and regulations.
June 12, 2024
Senate Judiciary Committee Grills FDA, DOJ on Lack of Enforcement Regarding Illegal E-Cigarettes
Tony Abboud, Executive Director of the Vapor Technology Association gave testimony during the second panel of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's hearings on Combatting the Youth Vaping Epidemic by Enhancing Enforcement Against Illegal E-Cigarettes in Washington, D.C.
May 7, 2024
Colorado Democrats once again kill bill to regulate flavored tobacco
Several lawmakers on the committee voting against cited concerns about impacts the legislation might have on local businesses, echoing testimony from several vape shop owners who said it would have hurt sales if a county banned flavored tobacco.
May 3, 2024
Vapor Industry Cheers Pot Reclassification
“In light of today’s decision, VTA is encouraging other agencies within the Biden Administration, specifically, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to follow the similarly overwhelming body of evidence on the use of vaping products as effective harm reduction and smoking cessation tools for adult smokers." said Tony Abboud.
April 30, 2024
Juul Labs, VTA disagree on Florida’s new vape restrictions
“Despite these developments in Florida, VTA continues its call for state and federal officials to restore scientific primacy and integrity to the regulations which govern the safe and reliable sales of e-cigarettes to adult consumers.”, said Tony Abboud.
April 1, 2024
Flavored vape products could be pulled from Virginia shelves
“If you think about it, you remove all of these products from the market that so many people are using, they’re either going to go back to cigarettes, or if they’re committed to this product — which many, many are — they’re going to go find it on the black market.” said Tony Abboud
March 21, 2024
Bills cracking down on vape products wait to be signed by Gov. Youngkin
"It’s an absolute mistake for the state of Virginia to jump in and do Biden and the FDA’s work," said Tony Aboud
February 6, 2024
VTA Stands up for Lower-Risk Alternatives
“VTA is running this ad buy because Americans deserve to know that less harmful nicotine products exist that can help adult smokers trying to quit. VTA supports Americans’ freedom to choose,” said Tony Abboud.
January 28, 2024
Activists Protests ‘Misguided’ Zyn Probe
“As with e-cigarettes, Sen. Schumer falsely asserted that Zyn products are popular with younger users. Yet, the National Youth Tobacco Survey data demonstrates that only 1.5 percent of youth have even tried nicotine pouches. When will the federal government stop hiding behind an excuse that has been disproven by their own data?
August 11, 2023
Are The Recent U.S. Headlines Linking Fentanyl to Nicotine Vapes Part of a New Misinformation Campaign?
"evidently anti-vape advocates are trying to create fear around nicotine vapes by making all vapes sound unsafe. Some headlines are even claiming that disposable vapes are being imported from China already laced with the drug, clearly trying to cast an even darker cloud on disposables." said Tony Abboud.
October 7, 2022
Vapor Technology Association Questions FDA's Youth Vaping Analysis
"Yesterday, the FDA, in coordination with the CDC, released new data from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) on e-cigarette use among U.S. youth. The FDA represents the NYTS data to show that youth vaping 'remains high,' yet a deeper dive into the data show only a small uptick in experimental or infrequent use while regular use remains flat or is slightly down." said Tony Abboud
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VTA’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud, met with @SenMullin yesterday. They talked about the importance of creating new streamlined and transparent regulations that allow small businesses across the country to thrive.
VTA is leading the effort to protect the American vaping industry. Support our work by becoming a member today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
The data is clear, vaper voters showed up to support President Trump. VTA calls on him to keep the promise he made to save our industry.
Gavin Wax in @Townhall: “It’s time for the Biden administration to put aside personal politics and honor the wishes of the American people. Lives are at stake, businesses are at risk, and freedoms are threatened. The clock is ticking, and…
VTA’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud, was featured on the @FederalNewswire Lunch Hour podcast. Tony talked about vaping policy, smoking cessation, and how small businesses drive the industry forward.
Former Governor and HHS Secretary @TommyThompsonWI in @WiStateJournal: “This is not about public health. This administration is acting contrary to the unalienable rights bestowed on every American to choose for themselves in an unmanipulated marketplace. By eliminating access to…
Mario H. Lopez in @townhallcom: “The measly 34 FDA-approved products are insufficient and fail to meet market demands. As a result, a black market is created as consumers turn to unregulated products that lack any formal process for safety standards…
Join VTA’s fight to protect flavored vaping: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
VTA’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud, was quoted in the @washingtonpost last week. He talked about the Supreme Court’s #TritonCase and the need for immediate policy change at the @FDATobacco.
VTA's executive director was quoted, in Bloomberg Law's coverage this week, regarding the promise made by President-elect Trump to save flavored vaping: "“The incoming administration has a mandate for change,” said Tony Abboud, executive director of the Vapor Technology…
Join VTA’s fight to defend Americans’ right to vape. https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
VTA’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud, published an op-ed in @RealClearPolicy this morning. Abboud: "We are all counting on President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Make America Healthy Again by ending the combustible nightmare Biden’s FDA created, reforming the…
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Phil Kiver in @BIZPACReview: “One benefit of both nicotine pouches and vaping products, including flavored ones, is that they help to get people off smoking hard core tobacco products like regular cigarettes. Having more vaping options is helping those addicted.…
On @FederalNewswire Lunch Hour this week: Tony Abboud, Exec Dir of @VaporTechAssoc, joins me to explore vaping policy, smoking cessation, and how small businesses are driving the industry forward. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!
Help VTA protect your freedom to vape. Join us today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
VTA’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud, dispels the myth that smoking in the U.S. is solved.
State Senator Janae Shamp in the @AzCapitolTimes: “A transition toward smoking cessation products like vape has also accelerated our societal shift away from combustible cigarettes. Consumers want to enjoy the pleasures of smoking and nicotine inhalation without the documented…
VTA’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud, responds to the false claim that the widespread availability of flavored e-cigarettes increases smoking rates.
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