Now Available: Essential Regulatory Education On-Demand
One price, everything included: every 2026 Regulatory Workshop session plus the 10-part U.S. Spice Regulations 101 webinar series, all for $395.
Watch on your schedule, and revisit the insights whenever you need them.
A Preview of What's Inside the Bundle
- New York has finalized heavy metal limits for spices. Hear state regulators explain recall action limits for lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
- Next generation sequencing poses challenges. Learn what next generation sequencing can and cannot show.
- Pesticide policies are evolving. Find out how FDA’s eased residue screening and global harmonization affect compliance.
- Trade enforcement and due diligence are shifting. See the new CBP enforcement priorities for herb and spice supply chains.
- State regulations drive up food costs. Learn why a patchwork of state laws could raise food costs by 12%.
- ASTA is moving from defense to offense. Hear how recent advocacy wins open new opportunities for the spice industry.
U.S. Spice Regulations 101: A Webinar Series for Global Spice Suppliers
A $995 value. Leading regulatory and legal experts walk through the U.S. federal and state laws every spice importer should know. The 10 recorded sessions cover:
- Food safety requirements
- Labeling rules
- Import requirements
- Contaminants
- Packaging and ingredient requirements
Built for Your Whole Team
The Essential Regulatory Education Bundle is ideal for professionals in regulatory compliance, import operations, quality assurance, and business leadership.
The Workshop Went Beyond the Sessions
Here is a look at the rest of the week in Washington, DC.
ASTA Board Meeting and Committee Updates. The ASTA Board of Directors met to discuss association business and strategic priorities. Committee chairs then joined to share their progress and plans.
Member Town Hall. Members and leadership discussed ASTA’s direction and priorities.
Congressional Spice Caucus. Members joined the bipartisan caucus on Capitol Hill for a briefing and reception, including a consumer trends briefing from the International Food Information Council.
Every Session, Every Connection. Relive the education and networking from the 2026 Regulatory Workshop, from expert-led sessions to quality time with industry peers. Explore the photo albums.
Global Partnerships: An Evening at India House. The Embassy of India partnered with ASTA to celebrate the spice trade, with remarks from Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and ASTA President Donald Pratt. See the photo album.
