Joint Association Educational Webinar Series on PFAS
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Joint Association Educational Webinar Series on PFAS

This three-part webinar series runs from Tuesday, August 11, 2026, through October 2026

Overview

American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
American Spice Trade Association (ASTA)
Tea & Herbal Association of Canada
Tea Association of the USA
UK Tea & Infusions Association

Joint Association Educational Webinar on PFAS  

Join ASTA for this three-part webinar available to ASTA members. Each webinar is expected to be 90 minutes to include Q&A.
 

  1. Part 1: PFAS 101
    Date: Tuesday, August 11 
    Time: 10:00 am US Eastern/ 7:00 am US Pacific/ 3:00 pm UK/ 4:00 pm EU
  2. Part 2: Roundtable discussion on scientific/analytical issues – labs 
    Date: Tuesday, September 8 
    Time: 10:00 am US Eastern/ 7:00 am US Pacific/ 3:00 pm UK/ 4:00 pm EU
  3. Part 3: Development of guidance/tools for consistent communication
    TBD for October

Webinars are being recorded, and ASTA will receive a file for the ASTA Resource Library, along with slides from each webinar. So anyone who misses a live broadcast can have access to the series.

ASTA members, you must register to gain access to the live broadcast.

Registration deadlines:

  • Part 1: Monday, August 10 by noon
  • Part 2: Monday, September 4 by noon
  • Part 3: TBD
     

Recordings will be made available to ASTA members in the Resource Library after the live broadcast. 
 

Registration is complimentary for ASTA members.

You must be logged in to the website as an ASTA member to register. 

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This is the first webinar in a three-part series.

PFAS continues to be an area of growing attention for the botanical, tea, and spice industries, making collaboration across the supply chain more important than ever. Presented jointly by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), American Spice Trade Association (ASTA), Tea & Herbal Association of Canada, Tea Association of the USA, and the UK Tea & Infusions Association, this webinar will provide a practical introduction to PFAS, including what these chemicals are and where they may be encountered throughout the supply chain, from agricultural inputs to packaging. Attendees will also receive an update on the evolving regulatory landscape, including upcoming European Union requirements taking effect in August, as well as industry efforts to advance sound science, share best practices, and support practical, risk-based approaches to PFAS management.  

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
7:00 - 8:30am PT/ 10:00 - 11:30am ET/ 3:00 - 4:30pm UK/ 4:00-5:30pm EU

•    Welcome/Disclaimers with Alexis Durham (AHPA)
•    Intro to Trade Association Leadership
o    Graham Rigby, AHPA
o    Laura Shumow, ASTA
o    Shabnam Weber, Tea & Herbal Association of Canada & Tea Association of the USA
o    Dr. Sharon Hall, UK Tea & Infusions Association
•    PFAS Introduction  
o    Holly E. Johnson, AHPA
•    PFAS in Packaging  
o    Dr. Keith Vorst, Iowa State University 
•    PFAS Regulation  
o    Harold Chase, NSF
•    Q&A, Closing 
o    Shabnam Weber 
o    Alexis Durham
 

Part 2: Roundtable discussion on scientific/analytical issues – labs

This is the second webinar in a three-part series. 

Tentative program under development.

This is being planned as a roundtable discussion on scientific/analytical issues – labs.

 

Tuesday, September 8
Time: 10:00 am US Eastern/ 7:00 am US Pacific/ 3:00 pm UK/ 4:00 pm EU

PFAS analysis: What methods are used for the analysis of PFAS chemicals, what are the technical challenges in analyzing for PFAS, etc.

This webinar will look at:

  • What are the methods for PFAS analysis
  • Why is PFAS so hard to measure – many compounds, etc.
  • What is being tested and what standards are out there?
    Matrix challenges – water-based versus supplement and other product forms, etc.
  • Why is it hard to set compliance limits 
  • How to set specifications for products, etc.
    Ingredients/components at potential risk for PFAS
    -    Protein powders, some teas, super greens, etc. have been targeted under Prop 6

Stay tuned for further development and announcement of speakers.

Part 3: Development of Guidance/Tools for Consistent Communication

This is the third webinar in a three-part series. 

Tentative program under development.

This is being planned as a webinar on the development of guidance/tools for consistent communication.

October 2026
Time to be determined

A webinar is being developed to include mapping out the supply chain where PFAS can enter and providing an FAQ list or document. 

Stay tuned for further development and announcement of speakers.