ASTA's Self-Regulation Program for the Enforcement of the FDA's Regulations Regarding Spices
This document covers an American Spice Trade Association Self-Regulation Program for the Enforcement of the Food and Drug Administration’s Regulations Regarding Spices. It includes an introduction, information on the regulation of spices by FDA, the ASTA Self-Enforcement Program, ASTA's policy on anti-trust and competitive practices, spice list, etc.
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