In collaboration with our friends at the Vaping Industry Trade Association of Canada (VITA), the American Vaping Association is proud to release a guide for U.S. vape shops on safely opening stores to the general public during COVID-19. The best practices guide and summary sheets for staff and consumers were created by VITA in collaboration […]
The Facts on “Vaping-Related” Lung Illnesses & Deaths
As of October 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is reporting approximately 1,080 cases of severe lung illness linked to the use of “e-cigarettes.” According to the CDC, about 78% of these patients have admitted to recent use of THC vaping products. Three types of pulmonary injury are being seen in these […]
AVA Testifies Against Increased Tariffs on Vaping Products
How do you bring American manufacturing to an industry that could be wiped out by government over-regulation in the next four years? Short answer: Absent real regulatory reform, you don’t. That was the message AVA President Gregory Conley and five other harm reduction advocates brought to Washington D.C. on July 24, 2018, when a public […]
A Message from the AVA + Media & State Legislative Update
The following message was sent to members of AVA’s mailing list on April 12, 2018. Sign up for free! Vapers and advocates: There is never a dull moment when you are involved in the fight to keep vaping products accessible and affordable to adult smokers. Whether it is state or local legislation that would […]
VapesGiving Recap — Over $300,000 Raised for Vaping Advocacy with Naked 100
On behalf of the American Vaping Association, I am proud to announce the final results of the first annual VapesGiving, a program that the AVA hosted at the end of 2017. In total, we raised $332,183 in contributions for twenty-one nonprofit organizations, including the AVA. This includes $190,000 from Naked 100 and $142,183 from the […]