Presentation: Identifying EMA and Distinguishing Incidental vs Intentional Adulteration in Herbs & Spices
This presentation was shared with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 17, 2023, by the ASTA Spice Integrity Council. The presentation aims to distinguish between economically motivated/intentional adulteration and incidental contamination, provide an overview of industry practices, and highlight the pros and cons of various analytical methods in the detection of adulteration.
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