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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It’s time to give the vaping industry the same opportunity that every other American entrepreneur wants – a free, fair, and well-regulated marketplace that lets consumers decide winners and losers, not the government.
Vaping products are scientifically proven to be the most effective smoking cessation tools on the market. By continuing to implement broken Biden regulations, @DrMakaryFDA is driving Americans back to a significantly more dangerous alternative – cigarettes.
The science is clear: vaping products are critical tools in the fight against smoking. VTA is continuing our call for transparent, science-based regulations that drive innovation forward and save lives.
VTA supports restricting youth access to vaping products (the youth vaping rate is already at an all-time low)– but accomplishing this goal can’t come at the expense of limiting adults’ freedom to choose the products they prefer.
By forcing them to focus on small vape shipments, @FDAtobacco is taking @CBP’s focus away from actual illegal activity, undermining national security priorities.
It’s time consumers decide the vaping products that succeed in the market, not unelected bureaucrats pursuing Biden’s political agenda.
Access to vaping products could help the 30 million Americans who have cigarette-related chronic illnesses and the nearly 500,000 Americans who die annually from smoking-related cancers and other illnesses. It’s time for a real policy shift that protects our fellow…
The American vaping industry is driven by small businesses across the country that simply want clarity. @DrMakary, it’s time to work together to create transparent regulations that protect adult access to vaping products and keep our kids safe.
The U.S. vaping industry has a major economic impact across the country.
VTA is proud to represent the thousands of American small business owners who are dedicated to driving innovation and supporting the vaping industry. Join us in this effort today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/
The American vaping industry is proudly driven by small businesses across the country.
VTA agrees with Peter Mihalick that “The @fdatobcco, @ATF, and @CBP are undermining @realDonaldTrump's promise to save an industry.”
He must have missed Brian King's statement in 2022 that there is NO vaping epidemic. And youth vaping rates have fallen significantly since. He is so misinformed & misguided it is scary! He sees no issue destroying 1,000s of vaping…
Important piece from Lindsey Stroud and Christian Josi on how @fdatobacco’s failures have created state overreach on vaping: “Until the FDA streamlines and modernizes its process, states will continue stepping in, with inconsistent and often counterproductive results. The blame…
We’re fighting to keep adult consumers safe, protect kids, promote American innovation, and end Biden’s broken regulations. Join our fight today:
VTA: Proudly Representing the American Vapor Industry
🔎 Truly appalling comments from @DrMakaryFDA in this interview just released by @Politico. We hate to say it but anyone who regards this as the way to "save flavored vaping," as the president promised, might need a check-up from the…
JUUL holds a minority stake in the U.S. market. @FDAtobacco, why approve their products while ignoring other, more popular products?
We need a new, science-based policy focused on product safety and common-sense marketing restrictions that facilitate product entry into the country and protect American businesses.
VTA supports @FDAtobacco’s crackdown on illicit Chinese vapor products that target youth with video games and cartoon imagery, while encouraging @RealDonaldTrump to protect adult-oriented, responsible products sold by American small businesses.
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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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