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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2022 Technical Presentation: Panel on Testing and Screening for Pesticide Residues in Spices
This panel at the ASTA 2022 Regulatory Workshop on September 12, 2022, engaged in an insightful discussion regarding how and what to test for with respect to pesticide residues in spices, including an overview of compliance trends and pesticide testing method considerations. Moderator by Ben Howard of Certified Laboratories, joined by panelists, Ronald Stakland of FoodChain ID, John Reuther of Eurofins and Jon Wong with FDA.
Multi-Industry Comments on Optimizing FDA's Use of and Process for Advisory Committees
ASTA signed onto comments prepared by the Food & Beverage Issue Alliance on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regarding an agency listening session on FDA's use of and process for advisory committees. The comments call for the reinstatement of FDA's Food Advisory Committee, which historically provided insights and guidance on many food-related issues.
