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.
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ASTA issued comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) in March 2009 concerning the proposal to change the tolerance for Ethylene Oxide, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0834.
Letter to Maryland State Senate - Ethylene Oxide Prohibition
This document is ASTA's comment letter to Maryland Senator Brian J. Feldman regarding Ethylene Oxide Prohibition. ASTA opposes Senate Bill 916, which seeks to prohibit the use of ethylene oxide on spices, expressing concerns that it would severely harm Maryland-based companies and disrupt the supply of safe spices. ASTA emphasizes the critical role of ethylene oxide in ensuring spice safety, cites the lack of viable alternatives, and notes ongoing efforts to reduce emissions in collaboration with federal and state policymakers.
