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  • Spices, Essential Oils & Oleoresins Product Standards

    What requirements must spices and herbs comply with to be allowed on the European market?

    All foods sold in Europe must be safe for consumption. Additives must be approved, harmful contaminants are banned and information on food packaging is tightly regulated. Mandatory requirements have become equally important to private requests from importers. Those include compliance with food safety, quality and sustainability standards. Exporters need to monitor the market closely, as requirements change frequently. For example, just this year, regulations have changed for nearly 80 different pesticide residues.

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