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 offers the following statement on the appointment of Brian King to lead @FDATobacco Center. https://t.co/vdf1k5vJwG
📢UPDATE: VTA and experts present important scientific evidence and considerations regarding synthetic nicotine to FDA during second meeting in less than 30 days with the Agency.
Read more: https://t.co/2c0ki5VxfA https://t.co/J8ejlqmqtI
🚭ANNOUNCEMENT: FDA Issues Rules to Ban Menthol Cigarettes & Flavored Cigars.
After years of discussion, and an almost exclusive focus on less harmful flavored ENDS products, FDA takes action on combusitble products.
Read more: https://t.co/hrG62f9mD2 https://t.co/JPUI0bfVDw
Smoore Plays Key Role in FDA Marketing Granted Orders - https://t.co/LjKhhwkCCI https://t.co/4sYzotJM1o
FDA APPROVES NJOY ACE DEVICE AND TOBACCO FLAVORS: Declares First Pod Product as "Appropriate for the Protection of Public Health"
Read more: https://t.co/6AaK5BqhR0 https://t.co/AKX11xGPWV
📜New Federal Synthetic Nicotine Law Takes Effect.
Included in the massive ombinus bill Pres. Biden signed on 3/15/22 was a section that made synthetic nicotine products subject to all tobacco regulations. That law takes effect today.
Read about it: https://t.co/hMW31oKUBP https://t.co/4890TA0YyV
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.
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