One of ASTA’s strategic goals is to collaborate with other organizations that share the same objectives on an issue. This allows ASTA to have a stronger impact on industry change, education, and public policy. 

ASTA industry coalition membership and partnerships include: 

3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.: Hygienic by Design (3-A SSI)

Affiliate Member

3-A SSI advances food safety goals through collaboration on hygienic equipment design. Affiliate Member organizations have a unique opportunity to lead the development of specialized education and training programs to meet the needs of their members. This includes participation on key committees that plan the annual 3-A SSI Summit on Hygienic Design. Members of  3-A SSI Affiliate Member organizations also benefit from full access to 3-A SSI Knowledge Resources and authorities, as well as reduced registration fees for the Summit. 

Alliance for a Stronger FDA 

Member

Funding for the FDA has not kept pace with the FDA’s additional responsibilities. The FDA needs more resources to fulfill its mission, and the Alliance works with Congress to build support for more Congressional funding for the FDA. 

Food & Beverage Issues Alliance (FBIA)

Treasurer

The Food and Beverage Issue Alliance (FBIA) is dedicated to advancing the food and beverage industries by remaining current on industry issues, trends, and actions required to remove obstacles and challenges and support the industry for the greatest success. FBIA represents nearly 60 allied U.S.-based national Food and Beverage Trade Associations. 

The FBIA, through collaboration with regulatory authorities, ensures that food and beverage regulations and guidance are justified by verifiable, peer-reviewed, published science that is accessible through an open and transparent process and enhances consumer understanding. In addition, FBIA works to ensure regulation implementation timelines are reasonable, achievable, and economically feasible for both small and large food and beverage manufacturers. 

Food Industry Codex Coalition 

Member

The Food Industry Codex Coalition (FICC) represents over 70 U.S. food companies, beverage companies, and trade associations keenly interested in the international standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The primary objective of the FICC, which represents the entire food chain from production to retail, is to advocate for international food standards and policies based on science.

Secretariat

The International Association of Spice Trade Associations is made up of spice associations from around the world who work together on global issues of importance to the spice industry. IOSTA brings together these associations to address common issues and seek sensible solutions to ensure industry sustainability. Because food safety is of the utmost importance to the worldwide spice industry, IOSTA works to advance education on Good Agricultural Practices to protect consumers and comply with regulatory requirements.