The sixth series of the BRC Global Standards Food Safety Americas conference will take place on April 4-5, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. BRC Global Standards works together with industry experts from the Americas to put together a relevant and cutting-edge agenda that reflects the challenges and opportunities of today’s food safety industry. BRC Global Standards […]

Adulteration is one of the major concerns of the spice industry and this guidance document provides a tool for companies to identify circumstances when adulteration may occur and then take steps to prevent it.

Registration is now open for the Oregano Adulteration Webinar presented by Professor Christopher Elliott of Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland. Professor Elliott led the investigation in the United Kingdom during the horse meat scandal in 2013 and has conducted a worldwide study on adulteration in oregano. Join him for this webinar as he reveals results […]

Join Jessica O’Connell from Covington and Burling for the latest ASTA Webinar scheduled for Monday, February 13 at 11:00am (ET). During this 90 minute webinar, Jessica will demonstrate how the Decision Tree can be used to navigate the complex framework of FSMA regulations. Information and Online registration is now available.

The original Good Agricultural Practices Guide was developed as a joint project by members of the International Organisation of Spice Trade Associations (IOSTA). The ASTA Guide is based on that document, updated in 2016 to reflect U.S. regulations and issues specific to exporting to the U.S. Use of this GAP Guide will assist those in […]

Registration for the 2017 ASTA Check Sample Program is now open.  The ASTA Check Sample Program is open to both ASTA members and non-members worldwide. As an ASTA program, the usage of ASTA methods is required.  The deadline to participate in the full year (four quarters) is December 31, 2016.    

FSMA requires all domestic and foreign food facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food for consumption in the U.S. to renew their registrations with FDA. Re-registration of all food facilities with FDA is required every two years and opens on October 1, 2016. Please note that you will need to register this year by the […]

The parent company of ASTA member Olam Spices and Vegetables Ingredients has been named number 23 on Fortune’s Change the World list for its Olam Livelihood Charter. Change the World recognizes companies for making a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy.

This white paper provides information on California Proposition 65 or “Prop 65”, as well as links to additional resources that may be helpful.