Consistent with a long history of protecting trade secrets of members, FEMA secured amendments to the New Jersey Right to Know law, ensuring the return of more than 50,000 proprietary flavor formulas.
FEMA monitors issues involving export, import and transport of flavor materials for its membership. Recent issues include the Lacey Act amendments, CITES, and USDA Export Certificate requirements. In addition, FEMA monitors the regulatory activity of the Department of Transportation, Drug Enforcement Agency, and U.S. Customs and Border Control.