DEFENDING VAPOR
DEFENDING VAPOR
VTA is the vapor industry’s leading trade association in the U.S. which is advocating for rational, science-based laws and regulations to permit the continued growth of companies promoting tobacco harm reduction and defending your right to choose your alternative to smoking.
Our Mission
VTA’s mission is focused. Through innovative leadership in the industry, we strive to
- Promote greater public health through smart regulations and responsible public policies
- Transform the public debate around the vapor industry and dispel distorted and misleading information about vapor products
- Keep the vapor market open and competitive across the board
- Protect small business owners and their employees by ensuring the long-term viability of the vapor industry
VTA Member Spotlight: Board member @MarinaVape has made it their mission to offer adult smokers an alternative to cigarettes with products that appeal to adult tobacco users. Thanks for all you do for the industry! https://t.co/7XlI4ZnKV6
VTA WEEKLY UPDATE: Check out our weekly report, From the Trenches, for a play-by-play account of our efforts to #SaveVapor https://t.co/TtXvXAT6AQ https://t.co/PxN1RMe7t1
One month ago, @GovRonDeSantis listened to the #VoicesforVaping and stood up for public health AND businesses in Florida. Thank you for vetoing the flavor ban. #WeVapeWeVote https://t.co/9osT9tSGrB
VTA Member Spotlight: Board member @midwestejuice has played an active role in the fight to #SaveVapor. Customers continue to benefit from the company's forward-thinking selection of vapor products. Thanks for all you do for the industry! https://t.co/DXrpYylaHe
Want to be a Voice for Vaping? Join VTA’s individual membership, and for only $25 per year, become part of the largest vapor advocacy association defending your right to vape. Sign up today: https://t.co/BqmhKbn4GZ https://t.co/cRSQJ8Rzfg
VTA Member Spotlight: Platinum Board Member @myuwellofficial is upping the game with new products designed to push the envelope on vapor innovation. We're proud to work with you in the fight to #SaveVapor. https://t.co/id6J8ygTbW
Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Flavor Ban SB 810!
September 8, 2020
Read about VTA’s and FSFA’s Major Victory for Vapers!
PMTA Deadline Arrives: Industry Steps Up
September 9, 2020
Read what you need to know about what is next with FDA’s Process.
VTA: Gov. DeSantis Veto SB810
March 20, 2020
VTA: “Now is the time to support, not close, small businesses.” Veto SB 810!
Dunham: SB 810 Will Lay Off 4,500 in Florida
March 19, 2020
Dunham & Associates: SB 810 will close hundreds of small businesses
HR 2339: Big Gift to Big Tobacco
February 27, 2020
Experts: HR 2339 will benefit Big Tobacco; hurt small businesses
NIH Funded Experts: Vapor Taxes Increase Smoking
February 27, 2020
Two NIH-funded reports conclude that HR2339 Tax Will Increase Smoking
HR 2339 Flavor Ban Will Decimate Small Business
February 26, 2020
HR 2339 will not protect youth and will shutter small businesses.
Federal Flavor Ban Economic Impact Analysis
November 22, 2019
Economist: flavor ban will kill 151,000 jobs; close 13K small businesses
VTA Responds to
CDC & FDA Statements on
Illicit THC Vape
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
VTA Applauds FDA’s Clear Statement on Avoiding Unregulated THC-Vape Products; Chides CDC for Continuing Misrepresentations.
NY Health Dept Warns About THC - Not Nicotine - Products
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
NY Health Department Clear Warning: Dangerous Substance Found in Illicit THC – Not Nicotine – Vapor Products
VTA Asks Health Officials to Speak Responsibly
AUGUST 29, 2019
VTA Issues First Statement on Reported Cases of Lung Illnesses.
Educate - Collaborate
Advocate
VTA’s Fourth Annual Conference Registration closing soon! Sign up now! Join us on Capitol Hill!
VTA Sues FDA Over Absence of PMTA Rule
VTA sues to force FDA to establish the long-awaited PMTA Rule & appropriate deadline for compliance.
VTA Marketing Standards
for the Industry
What We Do
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Guidance
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4 Priorities for our Members
Ensure the long-term
viability of the industry
