ASTA Comments on EPA's Proposed Interim Decision on EtO
This document is a letter submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to its proposed interim decision for EtO. The comments highlight the critical food safety importance of EtO for spices, and the importance of maintaining import tolerances for EtO.
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Letter to EPA - "Ethylene Oxide Risk from Commercial Sterilizers"
This document is an archived letter from ASTA to EPA regarding EPA's “Ethylene Oxide Risk from Commercial Sterilizers” Communications. The letter expresses concerns to Administrator Regan about inaccurate language on the EPA website regarding the risk of commercial sterilizers using ethylene oxide on spices. ASTA requests the immediate correction of these inaccuracies, emphasizing the industry's commitment to reducing emissions while ensuring the safety of spices for American consumers.
ASTA Comments to Spices Board of India on EtO Use on Spices
ASTA provided comments to the Spices Board of India in May 2024 highlighting the regulatory acceptance of EtO as a fumigant in the U.S., as well as the importance of EtO as a food safety tool. The comments note that both the U.S. FDA and U.S. EPA have determined that residues of EtO in spices are safe for consumption.
