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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Federal clarity on affordable vape products could revolutionize public health. A 6-month process for safety data and testing could lead to significantly less harmful options than smoking, opening the market for consumers. #Vaping #PublicHealth #Regulation
A temporary reprieve in Iowa from the new vape product restrictions. "Iowa's planned crackdown on unauthorized vape products was put on hold with state officials announcing no new implementation date. The Iowa Department of Revenue needs more time to determine…
The debate around vape flavors misses the point. As adults, we choose what to consume. If alcohol comes in countless flavors, why shouldn't vaping? Flavors help adults like me stay away from smoking. #Vaping #AdultChoice
Iowa’s first vape directory is expected to go live today. Enforcement begins November 16, so now’s the time to make sure you’re compliant. Learn more: https://vaportechnology.org/new-guidance-governing-the-vaping-industry-across-states/
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#Factcheck: TRUE. But no one seems to care now because most of America's 25 million smokers are older, or low income, or have mental health issues, or are veterans, or are American Indians. 😕
FDA Import Alert 98-07 Update: What Vape Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Judson Phillips is right: “Every day that the FDA delays a path to authorization is another day American adults turn back to deadly cigarettes, or worse, an unregulated gray market with none of the safety oversight provided by the legal…
On October 19, all ENDS products not listed on Pennsylvania's directory will be subject to seizure. Click here to learn more about what’s changing and what to watch: https://vaportechnology.org/new-guidance-governing-the-vaping-industry-across-states/
Chaos erupted as payment processors threatened to cut off transactions for certain industries. Thankfully, industry leaders and government bodies intervened, leading to a pause and reevaluation of these policies. #Retail #Business #Policy
President Trump and Secretary Kennedy: Clarify the PMTA process.
In a recent opinion piece, @RealClearPolicy called vaping policy a smart way to reach undecided voters. Read more:
When adults learn about the real impact of the vaping ban – more than 10,000 small businesses, over 129,000 jobs in the US, and $ 33 billion to the US economy – they become significantly less supportive of it.
ICYMI: 71% of all voters, 72% of Trump voters, support repealing current FDA vapor rules and replacing them with science-based guidelines and clear standards. Learn more:
https://vaportechnology.org/new-vta-ad-campaign-calls-on-president-trump-and-secretary-kennedy-to-save-flavored-vaping-now/
Great piece in the @DailyCaller about the need to permanently overhaul the PMTA process. Read it here:
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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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