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MPM: V-8. Spices, Condiments, Flavors, and Crude Drugs

Macroanalytical Procedures Manual (MPM) Main Page

The Macroanalytical Procedures Manual (MPM) is revised as needed to update its content and incorporate new information. The MPM is updated cooperatively between FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). 

Please send feedbacks to the MPM Council at MPMCouncil@fda.hhs.gov


Contents

A. General Method for Spices, Herbs, and Botanicals 
Version 1 - 1998 (PDF)

B. Supplemental Method for Black and White Pepper 
Version 1 - 1998 (PDF)

C. Supplemental Method for Nutmegs
Version 1 - 1998 (PDF)

D. Supplemental Method for Saffron, Crocus sativus L. 
Added in April 2024 (PDF) 

 
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