AOAC-03 Preliminary Program

In this session, the development, evaluation, and application of environmental testing methods for foodborne pathogens will be discussed. The specific topics will cover: 1. Comparison of reference methods for environmental testing 2. Evaluation of different sampling devices and enrichment schemes for environmental testing CO-CHAIR: Yi Chen, U.S. Food and Drug Administration CO-CHAIR: DeAnn Benesh, 3M Food Safety • Yi Chen, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Comparison of Several Enrichment Schemes for the Environmental Testing of Listeria spp. • DeAnn Benesh, 3M Food Safety Validation of a Novel Method for the Detection of Listeria spp. on Environmental Surfaces • Michael Koeris, Sample6 Technologies, Inc. Enrichment-Free for In-Plant/In-Shift Detection of 3. Innovative techniques for rapid detection of foodborne pathogens in environmental samples

This session will review the current state of the cannabis industry including updates on working groups and expert review panels. We will then focus on the challenges of pesticides from the various perspectives such as analytical challenges, the effects of pesticides on plant material, and regulatory actions in the U.S. and Canada.

CHAIR: Susan Audino, Audino & Associates, LLC • Susan Audino, Audino & Associates, LLC

The Current Landscape of Cannabis • Seth Wong, TEQ Analytical Labs

Complexities of Analyzing Pesticide in Marijuana Samples and Industry: A Laboratory Perspective • Roger Brauninger, A2LA - American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Pesticides and Accreditation: A Question of Competence • Holly Johnson, Alkemists Laboratories Cannabis, Pesticides, and Health Canada • Jane Weitzel, Consultant Challenges of Pesticides and Cannabis • John MacKay, Waters Corporation Analytical Progress of Pesticide Analysis in the Cannabis Industry Carbohydrate Analytical Methods and Labeling Carbohydrates are widely used in our food and supplement products. They can not only modify food texture and taste, serve as an energy source, but also provide functional benefits to consumers. This session will focus on both test methods and product labeling of carbohydrates. There are many types of carbohydrate ingredients that are used towards the desired product properties and benefits, including sugars, sugar alcohols, and fibers. Due to the complex chemical nature of carbohydrates, many techniques have been explored to develop specific and accurate test methods for the carbohydrate ingredients. The session will showcase some recent work and efforts in method development from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, as a macro nutrient, are major components on product labels contributing to energy content, sugar content and fiber content. There have been many challenges in labeling carbohydrates correctly. The session will present and discuss new progresses and regulatory changes in carbohydrate labeling, which will shape the method development and industrial practices. 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Listeria spp. in the Plant Environment • Geoff Bright, World Bioproducts, LLC

Why your Sampling Approach Might Not Be Effective at Detecting the Environmental Pathogen in your Production Area

Updates in Cannabis Including the Complexities of Pesticides As states govern the cannabis cultivation the application of pesticides becomes an increasingly complex issue. While some states adopt policies that prohibit the use of federally registered pesticides, other states consider this a moot point because no federally registered pesticide(s) have been developed for cannabis production. Consequently, there are no allowances or restrictions for pesticides in production or acceptable tolerances of residues on cannabis material.

CO-CHAIR: Xun Yan, AMWAY CO-CHAIR: Kommer Brunt, Rotating Disc BV CO-CHAIR: Jon DeVries, Devries Association • Kommer Brunt, Rotating Disc BV Protocol for the Determination of Mono and

Disaccharides by International Dairy Federation (IDF) and Internal Organization for Standardization (ISO)

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