Summary

The European Spice Association (ESA) has established a Code of Conduct focused on responsible sourcing, aligning with international human rights conventions and regulatory compliance. This is underpinned by the 2018 ESA Quality Minima Document, revised in March 2018, which sets quality standards for dried herbs and spices for EU processing. The document utilizes dehydration factors to standardize pesticide residue assessments and provides guidance for analytical comparisons. The ESA also encourages membership to leverage expertise in the safe and wholesome use of herbs and spices.

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ESA - European Spice Association

Keywords

spice, spices, association, european, members, herbs, products, member, quality, sustainability, more, safe, industry, processing, food, read, code

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A 46.254.34.25

Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-03-15

Summarized 2026-03-20