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 Responses to EPA Questions on EtO Use Patterns and Food Safety Importance
This document is a letter submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to questions raised by the agency on the use patterns and importance of food safety of ethylene oxide (EtO). The document also outlines the transition timeline required for the spice industry to move away from the use of EtO to treat spices.
ASTA Request to Extend Comment Deadline on EPA's Proposed EtO Emission Standards (NESHAP)
This document is a letter submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting that the agency grant an extension to the comment period of 90 days for the EtO emissions standards for sterilization facilities.
