• About the SSA
  • How the SSA works
  • What does SSA do?
• Background
• Linked Associations
• List of Members
• Members area

How the SSA works

The SSA is formed of 4 key areas:

• Executive Committee
• Technical Committee
• Technical Information Standing Committee
• Secretariat

The Executive Committee

• Comprises of senior management from each member company
• Is the policy making body of the Association
• Is responsible for general management of the Association
• Approves representation to European Spice Association
• Provides representation at FDF Council

The Technical Committee

• Provides members with technical support
• Is comprised of industry experts
• Addresses current issues of concern
• Monitors and interprets legislation affecting the food industry
• Liaises closely with authoritative bodies such as FSA, BRC and the HSE in the UK and the Commission via ESA
• Communicates with consumer groups such as Anaphylaxis Campaign
• Collaborates in relevant research activities
• Focuses the Executive Committee's attention on priority technical issues

The Technical Information Standing Committee

• Ensures that the Association's technical documentation is current, accurate and relevant
• Generates position statements and other relevant documents as required to support the membership

The Secretariat

• Based at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
• Coordinates and administers the business of the Association
• Maintains and promotes links with similar UK and European Associations
• Attends ESA meetings and FDF meetings
• Maintains links with IOSTA and ASTA
• Collects and analyses members' technical data to establish trends and their significance