2020 Technical Presentation: Establishing Import Tolerances for Spices
This presentation was presented by Lois Rossi during the 2020 ASTA Online and covers establishing import tolerances (MRLs) for spices and includes information on ASTA's progress towards establishment of import tolerances for spices.
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