ASTA Petition Proposing Import Tolerances for Cypermethrin for Various Spices
In June 2022, ASTA submitted a petition to EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs to establish import tolerances for cypermethrin in/on fruits and berries spices at 0.2 ppm, and roots and rhizomes spices at 0.5 ppm. The tolerances were established on October 4, 2023.
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Multi-Industry Letter on U.S. Engagement in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
ASTA signed onto a coalition letter from multiple industries to the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency highlighting the critical role of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in advancing international trade and global food security. The letter urges the Trump Administration to continue U.S. membership in FAO, particularly the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) and International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
2020 Technical Presentation: Establishing Import Tolerances for Spices
This presentation was presented by Lois Rossi during the 2020 ASTA Online and covers establishing import tolerances (MRLs) for spices and includes information on ASTA's progress towards establishment of import tolerances for spices.
