European Spice Association

European Spice Association

ESA represents national associations within the European seasoning and spice trade whose membership are involved in the processing, marketing, distribution and trading of herbs, spices and seasoning mixes.

Objectives

Promote & Protect the Interests of its Membership
To be the Leading Organisation of the European Seasoning & Spice industry
Ensure Members are Fully Aware of all Current & Future Legislation
Act as Central Medium of Communication with the EU Commission, European Parliament & CIAA (Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the EU)
Strengthen Links with Worldwide Spice Trade Associations & NGOs (Non-Government Organisations) including the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA)/International Organisation of Spice Trade Associations (IOSTA)/Indian Spices Board/Codex Alimentarius /International Standards Organisation (ISO)
Increase Membership

ESA Structure

ESA is formed of 3 key areas:

General Assembly
Technical Committee
Secretariat

The General Assembly

Comprises of Senior Management from each National Association
Policy Making Body & Strategy Development
Responsible for General Management of the Association
The General Assembly Convenes every 12 months

The Technical Committee

Comprises of Senior Technical Experts
Addresses Current Issues of Concern
Liaises closely with EU Commission, ISO & CIAA
Collects & Analyses Technical Data to Establish Trends and their Significance
Participates in Research Activities

Secretariat

Based at the German Spice Association
Co-ordinates & Administers the Business of the Association
Maintains & Promotes Links with Worldwide Spice Trade Organisations
Provides Representation at Meetings with EU Commission, European Parliament, ISO, Codex & CIAA

Core ESA Issues

Development of ESA Quality Minima
Monitor the BAPs (Biologically Active Principles)and Flavourings developments
Follow the Legislation of the EU Commission on Ochratoxin A
Alert Membership regarding Alflatoxins & Sudan 1-1V Dyes
Working with all the relevant authorities regarding MRLs (Maximum Residue Levels for Pesticides) in spices
Increase Membership within the New EU Countries
International Communication

Useful links

Our Memberlist

International Pepper Community: www.ipcnet.org/

American Spice Trade Association: www.astaspice.org/index.cfm

European Commission: http://europa.eu.int

All India Spices Exporters Forum:
www.aisef.org

For further information on the European Spice Association. please contact the ESA office:

European Spice Association
Reuterstrasse 151
53113 Bonn
Germany

Tel.: +49 228 216 162
Fax: +49 228 229 460
esa@verbaendebuero.de

Secretary general:
Mr Gerhard Weber