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’s Executive Director, Tony Abboud: “VTA is calling on @RealDonaldTrump to take aggressive action targeting Chinese vape products that target our kids and evade @FDAtobacco safety checks. But, we also urge him to keep his promise to protect the multibillion-dollar…
VTA’s campaign reinforces our longstanding commitment to reducing youth vaping while safeguarding access to safer vaping alternatives for the tens of millions of American adults trying to quit smoking – and defending the thousands of jobs supported by independent vape…
VTA has consistently advocated for an @FDAtobacco crackdown on illicit Chinese vapor products that target youth with video games, apps, and cartoon imagery, all while protecting the responsible, adult-oriented vapor products sold by American small businesses. Now,…
VTA’s latest ad campaign sends a clear message: @FDAtobacco is acting out of step with @RealDonaldTrump’s stated priorities, and it’s time they correct course and follow President Trump’s agenda – not President Biden’s.
Thanks to @JFRadioShow for giving VTA's Executive Director, Tony Abboud, the opportunity to talk about how @FDAtobacco and @CBP are implementing a de facto ban on all vaping products and acting directly against @RealDonaldTrump’s policy goals.
This weekend, VTA launched a massive, seven-figure cable, broadcast, and digital advertising campaign urging @realDonaldTrump, @CBP, and @FDAtobacco to draw a clear distinction between illicit youth-targeting vapor products and the safer, adult-focused alternatives that help…
VTA: Safe. Regulated. For Americans.
👏 Let’s push for progress! Contact your lawmakers today and tell them to support RI SB 543! Together, we can restore access to flavored vapes across Rhode Island.
Join VTA today and help us protect small businesses across the country and your freedom to vape. https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
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Happy 4th of July from all of us at VTA!
Rhode Islanders, the legislature has introduced a bill that would restore your freedom to vape. Ask them to support it today:
VTA is fighting at the state and federal levels to protect your freedom to vape. Join us in the fight today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
Pennsylvanians, make your voices heard. Ask your lawmakers to oppose H.B. 1425: https://vaportechnology.org/action-center/#/53
American fearmongering over safer nicotine is fueling a global vaping crackdown—and putting adult choice in the crosshairs. @wirtzbill @ConsumerChoiceC @swimdaily @cdoug @JMacNYC @GregTHR @VaporTechAssoc @GrimmGreen
Interesting read from @ChaunceyGardner in @Filtermag_org about the potential benefits of nicotine use in treating various mental health disorders:
VTA is leading the effort to save the flavored vaping industry across the country. Join us today to support our work and protect your freedom to vape. https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
Pennsylvanians, make sure your lawmakers know how important vaping is to you and your small business. Contact them today to protect adult access to your favorite products. https://vaportechnology.org/action-center/#/53
Rhode Islanders, make your voices heard and ask your representatives to support S.B. 543:
VTA is leading the fight to protect our industry. Join us today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
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