About VTA
Fighting for Science-Based Policies that Ensure The Continued Availability of Less Harmful Vaping Products
For nearly a decade, the Vapor Technology Association has been at the forefront of defending the American vapor industry and the rights of adult Americans to choose their preferred vaping alternatives to cigarettes. We engage directly with policy makers and the media to shape the future of vaping and nicotine policy in Washington DC and throughout the country.
The History of the VTA
Around 2010, vapor products emerged as a safer alternative to smoking and gained popularity among consumers. Regulators took notice and were quick to initiate sweeping regulations. Hoping to create a clear voice for thoughtful regulation in Washington, DC, the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) was founded by a group of concerned U.S. vapor companies in 2015.
Since then, VTA grew to become a leading national trade association defending the U.S. industry. VTA advocates for rational science-based regulation of the alternative nicotine products industry to ensure that we achieve the twin goals of preserving adult access to a wide variety of nicotine products while at the same time preventing youth access.
VTA has been on the forefront of every issue confronting the industry and we are committed to continue our efforts to create a rational, transparent and fair market place for our members to operate.
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Send InquiryVTA is run by a group of dedicated professionals with a unique blend of government affairs, public policy, legal and communications experience. We are committed to ensuring the vapor industry continues to thrive and innovate.
Tony Abboud
Executive Director, VTA
Tony is a government relations expert and litigator with 25 years experience in grassroots organizing, politics, state lobbying and the courtroom. Tony has spent the past decade defending vapor companies and companies in other heavily regulated industries against government over-reach.
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VTA: Proudly American
Earlier this year, VTA conducted polling with @KellyannePolls and found Trump voters broadly supported @realDonaldTrump's commitment to protect vaping and small American vape shops. To learn more about the poll, click here: https://vaportechnology.org/new-poll-trump-voters-reveal-strong-support-for-presidents-promise-to-save-flavored-vaping/
Nearly 500,000 Americans die from smoking-related illnesses each year. @DrMakaryFDA, it’s time to give them access to the tools that could save their lives – a wide array of flavored vaping products.
Transparent, science-driven policy should lead @FDATobacco’s decision-making, not @DrMakaryFDA’s personal agenda.
Thanks to @realDonaldTrump, there is no youth vaping epidemic. @DrMakaryFDA, it’s time to make real changes that protect adult access to flavored vapor products.
Small vaping businesses contribute millions to local U.S. economies. They deserve the opportunity to continue thriving.
VTA is proud to advocate for a well-regulated, legal, open market that allows consumers to choose which products succeed – not unelected bureaucrats.
Pennsylvanians, make your voices heard and protect small businesses across the state. Contact your lawmakers today: https://vaportechnology.org/action-center/#/53
Freedom of choice is a distinctly American principle. Why is @FDAtobacco forcing @CBP to deprive American adults of the freedom to choose the flavored vaping products they want to use?
The vaping industry deserves the same opportunity as every other American industry: to compete in a well-regulated, legal marketplace.
By refusing to authorize a wide variety of flavored vaping products, @DrMakaryFDA and @FDAtobacco are refusing to save the lives of the nearly 500,000 Americans who die each year from smoking-related illnesses.
VTA’s members are the small vape shops contributing millions to the American economy. We’re focused on ensuring they’re able to thrive. Join us today to support our efforts:
We must protect kids while ensuring adults’ access to the most successful smoking cessation tools available on the market.
The vaping industry deserves the chance to thrive, something that can only be achieved with streamlined, science-based regulations.
VTA’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud, appeared on @jfradioshow this morning to talk about the need for @DrMakaryFDA and @FDAtobacco to stop forcing @CBP to seize flavored vapes.
The vapor industry contributes $17.5 billion to the American economy under the broken PMTA process. Imagine the contributions this industry could make if it were allowed to thrive.
With the right regulatory system, the U.S. vaping industry can thrive – ensuring the industry’s positive economic impact will continue to add American jobs and investment.
It should be up to the consumers to decide which products succeed in the marketplace - not unelected @FDAtobacco bureaucrats.
VTA is proud to advocate on behalf of the U.S. vaping industry, which is focused on helping adults quit smoking cigarettes and switch to a healthier alternative.
The American vaping industry is driven by small businesses across the country that simply want clarity. @DrMakaryFDA, it’s time to work together to create transparent regulations that protect adult access to vaping products and keep our kids safe.
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At VTA, we’re committed to protecting American small businesses from unfair federal overreach. We need you NOW to keep the pressure on to save flavored vaping. Now is the time to join the fight to save vaping!
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