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ANNUAL MEETING PRESENTATIONS

State of Methods for FDA Compliance and the Role Played by AOAC: Contaminants, Nutrients, Allergens, and More Presented by Pam Coleman, MBA, Chief Innovation Officer, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Presented at the NSMA Annual Meeting on July 18, 2023 - Presentation To Be Available on Members Only Section

Heavy Metals: Implications of Current Science and Policy Actions on the Food Industry, Including Seasoning Manufacturers Presented by: Emily Griep, PhD VP Regulatory Compliance & Global Food Safety Standards, International Fresh Produce Association, Presented at the NSMA Annual Meeting on July 16, 2022 - Presentation Available on Members Only Section

Food Quality and Risk Assessment in the Seasoning Industry for 2020 & Beyond
Virtual Presentation on August 25, 2020 - Recording Available on Members Only Section
Presented by:
Warren Stone, Zone One Consulting LLC; Dr. Karen Everstine, Decernis; Dr. David Acheson, The Acheson Group

Developing a Food Safety Plan for Seasonings: Overcoming the Challenges of FSMA
Presented by: Leigh Barcham, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells - at NSMA Annual Meeting on June 4, 2019

ASTA Issues Update June 2019
Presented by: Laura Shumow, ASTA Executive Director - at NSMA Annual Meeting on June 4, 2019

FSMA and Compliance Updates
Presented by: Joann Givens, Human & Animal Food Program Director - West
Office of Regulatory Affairs - FDA at NSMA Annual Meeting on July 17, 2018

The Authority of FDA in the FSMA World
Presented by: Shawn K. Stevens, FoodIndustry Counsel LLC at NSMA Annual Meeting on June 27, 2017

Update on GMO Labeling: Vermont, the Hill, and Beyond **Bonus: Nutritional Labeling
Presented by: Veronica Colas, Hogan Lovells at NSMA Annual Meeting on July 18, 2016

Technical Paradigm Shifts in the Seasoning Industry
Presented by: Martin Mitchell, Certified Laboratories at NSMA Annual Meeting on July 18, 2016

The Spice Trail: Twists, Turns, and Unexpected Destinations
Presented by: Stephen Taylor, Ph.D. FARRP at NSMA Annual Meeting on July 13, 2015

An ASTA Update
Presented by ASTA President Greg Lightfoot at NSMA Annual Meeting on July 13, 2015


Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599)

NSMA is a member of the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food (CFSAF). On July 23, 2015,
The U.S. House of Representatives passed this bill.  See NSMA's letter urging Congressmen to vote in support of the bill.
Biotechnology Briefing Packet Prepared by CFSAF
NSMA Document Outlining Status of Genetically Engineered Food