Xtra Laboratories terpenes & flavors, a leader in terpene and flavor innovation, today announced it has joined VapeSAFER, the unified voice of the cannabis vaping industry. VapeSAFER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) association comprised of cannabinoid scientists, hardware innovators, policy experts, and safety advocates including Abstrax, Active, Ispire, PAX, Puffco, Terpene Belt Farms, and True Terpenes.

Xtra Laboratories’ expertise in formulation, testing, and transparent ingredient systems aligns with VapeSAFER’s mission to promote science-based standards, responsible regulation, and consumer education across the cannabis vape category. Together, the organizations will support initiatives that strengthen safety for both hardware and inhalation ingredients, improve labeling and consumer information, and elevate best practices throughout the supply chain.

“Terpenes and flavors are central to product safety and consumer trust. At Xtra, we’ve built our reputation on innovation backed by science, and joining VapeSAFER lets us bring that commitment to a larger platform,” said Josh Huntington, Co-Founder and CEO of Xtra Laboratories terpenes & flavors.

“VapeSAFER is about uniting leaders who care about conducting business the right way. Xtra Laboratories terpenes & flavors brings incredible knowledge in terpene formulation and quality testing, which further strengthens our ability to advocate for smart, science-based regulations,” President of VapeSAFER Douglas Fischer said.

Elevating Safety Through Standards, Transparency, and Education

VapeSAFER and its members are focused on:

• Safety & Quality: Advancing consensus-driven safety standards for hardware and inhalation ingredients.

• Ingredient Transparency: Promoting clear disclosure and supply-chain integrity to build consumer trust.

• Responsible Labeling & Marketing: Supporting adult-use access with rigorous age-gating and youth-prevention norms.

• Effective Testing: Aligning laboratory requirements with real-world risks to deliver meaningful consumer protections.

• Consumer Education: Expanding practical guidance on dosing, device use, and product selection.

Xtra Laboratories’ membership follows the company’s recent educational initiatives on terpene testing and formulation consistency designed to help manufacturers raise quality and compliance benchmarks.

About Xtra Laboratories

Xtra Laboratories terpenes & flavors is revolutionizing the cannabis industry through relentless innovation in terpene and flavor development. With state-of-the-art extraction techniques, rigorous quality assurance, and collaborative industry partnerships, Xtra sets new benchmarks for purity, consistency, and creativity—from strain-specific botanical blends to full-spectrum flavor systems. Learn more at xtralaboratories.com

About VapeSAFER

VapeSAFER is the unified voice of the cannabis vaping industry, advocating for a robust market that protects consumer safety and choice. Its membership is made up of leaders in cannabinoid science, hardware innovation, cannabis policy, and more, including Abstrax, Active, Ispire, PAX, Terpene Belt Farms, True Terpenes, and Xtra Laboratories. VapeSAFER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization. Learn more at vapesafer.org