ASTA Petition Proposing Import Tolerances for Metalaxyl for Black Pepper
In October 2019, ASTA submitted a petition to EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs to establish an import tolerance for metalaxyl in/on black pepper at 1ppm. The tolerance was established on September 24, 2021.
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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.
2024 Technical Presentation: Overview of Current U.S. Regulation & Enforcement of Pesticides on Spices
During the 2024 Symposium on Navigating Lack of Global Harmonization for Pesticide MRLs on Spices held in conjunction with the 2024 ASTA Annual Meeting, a panel discussion led by Lois Rossi, Formerly EPA on U.S. Laws, EPA Regulations, and Codex Standards, provided an overview of current US regulations and enforcement of pesticides on spices. Mendy Flamer, NFC Certification presented on Organic Pesticide Regulations; Karen Everstine, FoodChain ID, presented on Global Enforcement Trends; Maile Gradison, Hogan Lovells on FDA Pesticide Policies and Shannen Kelly, ASTA presented on Import Rejections. These are the slide presentations that supported this session.
