The FDA is implementing import certification requirements under Section 801(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (added by FSMA Section 303) for certain foods from certain regions of Indonesia due to Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination risks. This was based on information available, including detection of elevated levels of Cs-137 in several shipments, including shrimp and cloves, FDA sample analysis, and known sources of contamination in the region. This one-pager provides what you need to know for shipping products subject to Import Alert (IA) 99-52.

Presented by Shawn Jarosz with TradeMoves, one of ASTA’s trusted consultants on trade policy, as well as the legal team of Richard Wortman and Michele Lehat from ASTA member company GDLSK, this webinar focused on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. What did this mean for spice importers, duty exposure, refund opportunities, and future trade actions. The webinar analyzed the Court’s decision, discussed its immediate implications for the spice sector, and explored what tariff tools the Administration may pursue next.