ASTA Follow-Up Letter to EPA on EtO Decision With Respect to Mexican Oregano
On March 3, 2026, ASTA submitted a follow-up letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency providing information on the historical classification and commercial treatment of Mexican oregano and sassafras with ethylene oxide.
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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.
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.
