2025 Regulatory Workshop - Imports & Inspections Update
This session provided key updates on the latest trends in FDA import and facility inspections, entry review, sampling, and compliance expectations, along with practical guidance to help spice importers navigate inspections, avoid unnecessary delays, and streamline the import process.
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2025 Regulatory Workshop - Update on State Activity on Food Ingredients
States are increasingly enacting their own food ingredient safety laws, often exceeding federal standards and creating a patchwork of regulatory requirements for food manufacturers. This session provided an update on recent state-level activity, including bans on specific food colors and additives, new chemical disclosure and labeling requirements, and other ingredient-related legislation. Special attention was given to New York’s proposed lead limits in spices and broader implications for the spice supply chain.
2025 Regulatory Workshop - ASTA Advocacy Update
ASTA’s advocacy team and partners provided an insider’s look at the evolving trade and tariff landscape impacting the spice industry. Panelists shared updates on key negotiations and policy developments, highlighted ASTA’s public affairs and coalition-building efforts, and provided insights from outreach with U.S. and international policymakers. This session also featured a moderated Q&A exploring the success of ASTA’s advocacy efforts.
