ASTA Cleanliness Specifications
ASTA's Cleanliness Specifications were developed to ensure that spices meet federal regulatory requirements for safety and cleanliness. They were designed to meet or exceed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Defect Action Levels.
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Guide for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Spices & Seasonings
The ASTA Guide for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Spices & Seasonings was updated in April 2023 to provide the spice industry with a tool to guide the development of a hazard analysis and resulting risk-based controls following FDA regulations as laid-out in 21 CFR Part 117 Subpart C - Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls.
FSMA Risk Assessment Considerations Guide
The FSMA Risk Assessment Considerations Guide provides guidance to ASTA members on addressing issues associated with trading in clean, safe spices. It includes information on developing FSMA Food Safety Plans and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC).
