The 2014 ASTA Regulatory Workshop was held on October 15, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA.  The attendee list and presentations are now available.   As a reminder, in April ASTA’s Board of Directors made a change to the availability of the PowerPoint presentations.  Only registered attendees receive access to the presentations.  Members […]

ASTA submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) proposed rule on food defense and intentional adulteration. The FDA proposal would require registered domestic and foreign food facilities to address hazards that may be intentionally introduced by acts of terrorism. Learn more about this and ASTA’s […]

The spice industry takes appropriate steps to ensure clean, safe spice.

ASTA’s Board of Directors made a change to the availability of the PowerPoint presentations for the 2014 program.  Beginning this year, only registered attendees will have access to the presentations.  Members will need an access code for the presentations on the Web site.  Non-members will need to request a copy sent to them after the […]

The 2014 Annual Report is now available and features an overview of association activities and accomplishments for the past year.  This includes reports from the President, Executive Director, Treasurer, committee chairs, and minutes from the 2013 Annual Business Meeting.  The audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 is also available. To view […]

ASTA submitted comments to FDA on the proposed FSMA rule on preventive controls for human food.