European Spice Association E.v.
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | Koen Van Dyck Head of Unit | Presentation of ESA and ESA’s activities on partners located in third countries. Adulteration of herbs and spices: ESA actions and possible further cooperation. Possible measures to make operators located outside the EU accountable in case. | — |
| 08 Sept 2025 | Koen Van Dyck Head of Unit | Presentation of ESA and ESA’s activities on partners located in third countries. Adulteration of herbs and spices: ESA actions and possible further cooperation. Possible measures to make operators located outside the EU accountable in case. | SRC |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Flavio Facioni Cabinet member | Spice supply chain in Europe and state of play of plant protection products | — |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Flavio Facioni Cabinet member | Spice supply chain in Europe and state of play of plant protection products | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The European Spice Association (ESA) is the umbrella organisation of the European spice industry. ESA brings together the expertise of this wide group of people to promote the use of pure, safe and wholesome herbs and spices that are true to name and provide the quality and safety that is expected by the consumer.
EU Legislative Interests
Regulation (EC) No.396/2005 on the maximum residue levels (MRL) for pesticides; Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006; Regulation (EU) 2017/625 on official controls to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products; Farm to Fork Strategy; Food safety and food labelling policies and debates; Trade with Third Countries; Omnibus simplification packages.
Communication Activities
ESA Sustainability Strategy; ESA Code of Conduct for Responsible Sourcing; ESA communication plan on "Do not take herbs and spices for granted"
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
FoodDrinkEurope
Organisation Members
https://www.esa-spices.org/index.php/members/list-of-members