Guidance

SSA has produced several useful guidance documents for the industry. These can be accessed and downloaded below.

Allergen Risk Assessment Model for Dried Herbs and Spices

Allergen Risk Assessment Model for Dried Herbs and Spices

People with food-related allergies and intolerances need to be confident that they can make safe choices when it comes to what they eat. Having the correct information about what is, or may be, in their food is vital to ensure that people are not exposed to unnecessary risk.

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Guidance on the Authenticity of Herbs and Spices

Guidance on the Authenticity of Herbs and Spices

With thanks to the ongoing commitment and expertise of the SSA Authenticity Working Group, the Guidance on the Authenticity of Herbs and Spices has been carefully reviewed, revised, and updated.

This document provides Industry Best Practice Guidance on vulnerability assessment for culinary dried herbs and spices (including blends of)  and  it has been developed to help food business operators of all sizes strengthen preventative controls, enhance supply chain understanding, and collectively safeguard product integrity.

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