Webinar: Avoiding Border Rejections in Spices and Herbs
Exporting spices and herbs to Europe offers exciting opportunities, but understanding and adhering to EU regulations is crucial to ensure successful trade.
This webinar will focus on the most common non-compliances and how exporters can proactively meet European standards, avoiding border rejections and boosting their success in the market.
Avoiding Border Rejections in Spices and Herbs
During this webinar, we will address the following key questions:
- What are the most common non-compliance issue in the spice and herb export process to Europe?
- How can exporters enhance their processes to reduce the risk of rejection and increase their chances of success in the European market?
- What are the best practices for adhering European food safety and quality standards?
Register here and join us to understand European regulations and simplify your exports.
For whom?
This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs and business support organisations active in the spices and herbs sector. It is ideal for anyone interested in exporting to the European market and seeking to understand the key regulations, common challenges, and best practices to ensure compliance with EU standards.
Agenda
- 11:00 – 11:05: Introduction to CBI and its support to the spices and herbs sector (Thomas Vonk)
- 11:05 – 11:15: Key Risks in the EU Spice and Herb Market: Analysing RASFF Notifications for Hazards and Non-Compliance
- 11:15 – 11:35: Quality Challenges and Best Practices: Avoiding contamination and rejection
- 11:35 – 11:50: Success Story: Navigating EU hazards as an exporter of spices
- 11:50 – 12:10: Questions & Answers.
- 12:15 – 12:20 : Closing.
Presenters
Thomas Vonk will host this webinar. Thomas is the Programme Manager Market Intelligence at CBI for the spices and herbs sector. Our presenters are:
Warner Uiterwijk, International Trade Consultant at Globally Cool
Peter Warner is an experienced expert in export quality and market research, boasting over 20 yearsin the agri-food sector. He has extensive technical knowledge in food engineering and has a proven track record in the spices and herbs industry. Warner has assisted exporters globally in achieving international standards by combining deep market insights with a practical understanding of food safety and quality management throughout the supply chain.
Stefano Trumpy, Chairman of the ESA’s Technical Commission and Manager Directos of James Webb
Stefano serves as the Managing Director of Webb James, a renowned heritage brand in Italy’s herbs and spice industry. With over 35 years of experience in sourcing herbs, spices, dried vegetables, and botanicals industry, he has developed extensive expertise in importation, processing, and understanding regulatory frameworks. Additionally, he chairs the Technical Committee of the European Spice Association, where he advocates for industry interests across Europe. His strategic vision is informed by comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain and a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and adapting to market changes.
Bharat Makai, Director at SBS Laxmi
Bharat is the Managing Partner and CEO of Laxmi Enterprises, a prominent exporter of spices and blends to the global market, including steam-sterilised, value-added products. He is responsible overseeing purchasing, sales, and production planning. Under his leadership, the company has established strong partnerships with farmers to ensure consistent quality and fair pricing.
Register
Join us on Thursday 15 May, 2025, 11:00 - 12:20 CEST.
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