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 UPDATE - FROM THE TRENCHES. We break down the week's federal, state and news updates: https://t.co/dWaiDSILWY https://t.co/3TPb6VM6AQ
FDA asks Court to allow PMTA delay for premium cigars only. Read more here: https://t.co/4h88CFgTnm https://t.co/aqEtS9MN1L
On this #ThankfulThursday, VTA thanks all of those who have helped support the vapor community during the pandemic. From continuing to bring business to local vape shops to voicing your concerns to legislators, we appreciate everyone who is doing their part to #SaveVapor.
FLORIDA: Hundreds of small businesses will be forced to close if Gov. DeSantis doesn't veto SB810. This flavor ban will leave 4,500 Floridians w/o a job & force adult smokers back to cigarettes. Make your voice heard, submit a letter to the editor here: https://t.co/bsJyqaGSQM https://t.co/gVjouQLYhe
CALIFORNIA UPDATE: Flavor ban bill SB 793 passed the Assembly Health Committee last night and will now move to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for further consideration and vote. If passed, the bill would then move to the Assembly as a whole for a final floor vote. https://t.co/K3reeTNp4I
Want to quit smoking?
The New England Journal of Medicine reports vaping is twice as effective as any other Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Visit your local vape shop today. https://t.co/90xaCrBeIN
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.
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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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