2018 August 26 SPSFAM Book

Status of SPSFAM Official Methods of Analysis SM Expert Review Panels (ERPs)

Allergens ERP:- • Detection and Quantitation of Selected Food Allergens ( AOAC SMPR 2016.002 ) o Two methods submitted, one method approved. o Call for Methods closed. Bisphenol-A (BPA) ERP:- • Determination of Free Bisphenol-A in Commercially Packaged Ready to Consume Carbonated and Non-carbotated Water and Nonalcoholic Beverages ( AOAC SMPR 2017.018 ) Cannabis ERP:- • Determination of Cannabinoids in Edible Chocolate ( AOAC SMPR 2017.019 ) o No methods submitted. o Call for Methods remains open. • Quantitation of Cannabinoids in Plant Material ( AOAC SMPR 2017.001 ) o Two methods submitted, no methods approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP meeting.  Meeting held August 13; no quorum. Ballot is pending. o Call for Methods closed. • Quantitation of Cannabinoids in Concentrates ( AOAC SMPR 2017.002 ) Heavy Metals ERP:- • Quantitation of Arsenic Species in Food and Beverages ( AOAC SMPR 2015.006 ) o Five methods submitted, one method approved. o ERP meeting August 26 for Final Action OMA Consideration. o Call for Methods is closed. • Heavy metals in variety of foods and beverages ( AOAC SMPR 2012.07 ) o Six methods submitted, one method approved. o ERP meeting August 26 for Final Action OMA Consideration. o Call for Methods closed. o One method submitted, no methods approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP meeting. o Call for Methods closed. o Four methods submitted, one method approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP Meeting. o Call for Methods closed.