The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association furthers the business interests of its members through a sound scientific program designed to promote the safe use of flavors. Through effective representation of its members, FEMA fosters a global environment in which the flavor industry can create, innovate and compete.

Welcome to the redesigned FEMA website!

FEMA is sure you will find its redesigned site easier to navigate, yet still as full of the most relevant and up-to-date information from the industry as before.

Non-members: the public side of the website offers a plethora of information about the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association itself. Simply scroll over one of the green headings above to open a drop down list of information on the topic.

Members: take the experience much further by logging-in in the orange box at the top of this page. On the Members home page, members will find a detailed explanation of how to navigate the new site and fully explore its voluminous content.

Respiratory Health and Safety Information

22 February 2008
Worker safety is an issue of paramount importance to the flavor industry.  Through the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States (FEMA), the U.S. flavor industry has aggressively addressed respiratory health and safety in flavor manufacturing for more than ten years.  FEMA has sponsored workshops and meetings on this important subject and has regularly provided its members with information on developments in workplace safety.
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99th Annual Convention

Savoring our Future

May 4-7, 2008

The Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC

Presentations from the 99th Annual Convention will be uploaded to the website shortly after being delivered at the convention.  Members can log on to the member pages of the website to access these slides and speeches.

FEMA supports H.R.2693, legislation to assure workplace safety in flavor manufacturing.

6-13-07
Link to FEMA statement

Link to H.R.2693
Link to Rep. Woolsey's statement (Congressional record)

New comments on butter flavored microwave popcorn

9-4-07
The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States comments on new information on butter flavored microwave popcorn.<<go

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