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Where it is : UK What they do : We Vape aims to bring vapers together from across the UK so collectively they can help shape public debate on the industry . They also stand up for the rights of adults looking to improve their health by quitting smoking . Who do they represent : Individual vapers we-vape . org
Vape Business Ireland ( VBI ) What is it : The largest vaping trade organisation body in Ireland Where is it : Dublin , Ireland What they do : They represent the interests of their members to stakeholders , provide education on vaping as a harm reduction tool and campaign for the Irish government to provide better regulation Who do they represent : Vape trade vapebusinessireland . ie
Vape Vendors Association Ireland ( IVVA ) What is it : An association that represents retailers of vaping products across Ireland . Where is it : Ireland What they do : The IVVA represents their members in industry matters , help to increase consumer confidence in vaping , acts as advocate for fair and appropriate legislation . Who do they represent : Independent vape businesses Director or Chairperson : Declan Connelly , Managing Director ivva . ie
European Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates ( ETHRA ) What is it : A platform for consumers of safer nicotine products to exchange information , experiences and initiatives , in support of tobacco harm reduction Where is it : Europe What they do : ETHRA aims to promote discussion and the exchange of information and potential actions to reduce exposure to tobacco-related harm . ETHRA offers European advocates a platform for exchanging information and for sharing experiences or local initiatives . Who do they represent : European vaping advocates ethra . co
Independent European Vaping Alliance ( IEVA ) What is it : A European association aimed at uniting national associations , companies , manufacturers and wholesalers in the vaping industry . Where is it : Europe What they do : IEVA aims to fight with one voice against local and community regulations , which are not suited to vaping products and their potential in terms of public health and health risk reduction . eurovape . eu
World Vaping Alliance ( WVA ) What is it : An organisation that amplifies the voice of vapers across the industry across the world Where is it : Vienna What they do : The WVA focus on assisting their members to educate , inform and fight the misinformation on vaping . They are focused on their # BackVapingBeatCancer campaign to have vaping be included in the European Beating Cancer plan . Who do they represent : Vaping advocates and groups across Europe
Director or Chairperson : Director Michael Llandl worldvapersalliance . com
American Vaping Association ( AVA ) What is it : A non profit vaping advocacy group in the US Where is it : Stamford , Connecticut What they do : The AVA are a vocal vaping organisation arguing for fair policy in America towards vapour products . They work with governmental agencies and health activist groups to educate and provide a balanced perspective on vaping . Who they represent : Vapers Director or chairperson : President of AVA , Gregory Conley vaping . org
Consumer Advocates for Smoke Free Alternatives ( CASAA ) What is it : A non-profit , all volunteer , grassroots , consumer-led organization . Where is it : Plattsburgh , New York What they do : CASAA ’ s work is dedicated to empowering consumers and representing their interests in various legislative and policy making Who they represent : Consumers and advocacy groups casaa . org
United Vapers Alliance ( UVA ) What is it : A non-profit , pro-vape organisation which aims to highlight the benefits of switching from smoking to vaping and to highlight to politicians how vapping can save lives . Where is it : US What they do : UVA plans to educate the US public and politicians on the benefits of vaping in terms of tobacco harm reduction . They promote advocacy online through social media , public events and grassroots activism . Who do they represent : Vapers and activists unitedvapersalliance . org
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