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
Last reviewed: 03 Feb 2014