Scientific Review of FDA's Draft Risk Profile on Spices

On June 16, 2025, ASTA submitted comments in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Request for Information (RFI) on industry practices on the growing, harvesting, processing, and distribution of poppy seeds. The comments outline the typical poppy seed supply chains, as well as the role of pre- and post-harvest processing steps (e.g., microbiological treatment, baking, etc.) in reducing opiate alkaloid levels in poppy seed-based products.

ASTA issued comments to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2004 regarding the registration of food facilities under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.