Benefits of Membership

• Uniquely qualified experts available 24/7 to provide support and answer your questions on matters such as international, federal, and state regulatory requirements and scientific issues related to flavors.

• Guidance and advice on sensitive issues when your company does not want to identify itself to a government agency or other companies in the industry.  FEMA staff will investigate on behalf of a member company without identifying it.

• Publications and frequent electronic updates on regulatory and legislative matters that affect the safe manufacture and use of flavors.

• Workshops and seminars on current scientific and regulatory issues.  Recent and upcoming topics include workplace safety, flavor labeling, and the European REACH program.

• FEMA’s annual convention in the spring and fall symposium—these events include committee meetings, updates on hot topics from FEMA staff, and discussions of important issues for the flavor industry.

• Guidance and advice on surviving facility inspections by regulatory agencies.

• Timely information on existing and proposed regulations and requirements for flavors around the world.

• Access to the largest computerized database of scientific, regulatory, and technical information on all flavoring ingredients.

• Assessments of flavor ingredients by the FEMA Expert Panel for GRAS status.

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Data Sheets (FFIDS) to assist you with preparing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Representation on FEMA’s committees where your company can play an important role in shaping industry responses to challenges and setting safety standards.
  
  Membership questions: contact Jane Reynolds