SPIFAN Stakeholder Panel (September 23, 2017)
Background and Overview
AOAC infant formula methods were validated in 1980s
New formulas exposed some gaps in validated methods
Infant formula is highly regulated around the world
Background and Overview (con’t)
Agreement with INCA signed in 2010
Second agreement with INCA signed in June 2013
Create AOAC voluntary consensus standards for methodology for 15 sets of nutrients
Create standards for methodology for 9 sets of nutrients
7 stakeholder panel, WGs, and ERP meetings between 9/2013 and 9/2016
Evaluate and recommend “best” methods
AOAC established the Stakeholder Panel on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) to develop the voluntary consensus standards
No cost extension signed in December 2016 through April 2017
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