2018 August 26 SPSFAM Book

MOTION to approve the document Standard Method Performance Requirements for Sugars in Animal Feed, Pet Foot, and Human Food as amended at this meeting (Szpylka/Gendel). 20 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention. The motion passed. Thiex stated that AOAC currently has two methods for fructan, but neither are sufficient for the community’s present needs, partly because they do not break down inulin, whereas the applicability statement of this SMPR clearly states the inulin must be measured. Thiex reviewed the Fructans SMPR key points, including the addition of agavins. Thiex advised that only one comment was submitted for this SMPR, that being that there was a typo in the operating range section, and this has now been corrected. The co-chairs then opened the floor for discussion. A SPSFAM member suggested adding “greater than” (>). MOTION to approve the document Standard Method Performance Requirements for Fructans in Animal Food (Animal Feed, Pet Food, and Ingredients) as amended at this meeting (Szpylka/Rimmer) 21 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. The motion passed. Konings then introduced Cruijsen as the newest co-chair of the Sugars working group. Cruijsen is leading the low-lactose SMPR development and provided a brief presentation 3 to the group. Cruijsen explained that the efforts of this working group are to develop an international standard suitable for the determination of lactose (low and free) in dairy products and ingredients. He said the group is making progress and expects to complete the draft SMPR at the working group’s next meeting. IV. Update on Cannabis Working Group Audino, Chair of the SPSFAM Cannabis Working Group, then took the floor with an update presentation 4 on the activities of that working group. She said that the group has, to date, completed three SMPRs 5 , all of which are now published. The group is not working on an SMPR for detection of pesticides in dry plant material. More work is needed on this new SMPR, however, it is expected that it will be brought for SPSFAM approval during the SPSFAM session during the AOAC Annual Meeting in Toronto. Audino continued, stating she hopes that we will be able to launch a new Cannabis initiative once the pesticide SMPR is complete. V. Future Topics of Interest for SPSFAM Konings took the floor to discuss future topics of interest. To start this conversation, he gave a presentation 6 on furan and alkyl furans in a variety of matrices. Furan, he explained, is the parent compound of a class of related substances collectively known as “furan.” It is present in a variety of cooked foods, as well as baby food and coffee. Rodent studies have shown that it is a potent liver toxin and carcinogen, which may be carcinogenic to humans. Current methods are insufficient and unstandardized, and this is an important area where SPSFAM could get involved. He asked if anyone in the room would be interested in supporting such a project, please contact AOAC staff.

3 Attachment 3:- Cruijsen Presentation 4 Attachment 4:- Audino Presentation 5 SMPR 2017.001 , SMPR 2017.002 , SMPR 2017.019 6 Attachment 5:- Konings Presentation

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