AOAC-RI ERP Micro June 2016

OMAMAN-29/OMAMAN-30 Combined Collaborative Study Protocol OMA ERP - June 2016 ERP Use Only

• Never open tubes post amplification. 1 • Always dispose of the contaminated tubes by soaking in a 1-5% (v:v in water) household 2 bleach solution for 1 hour and away from the assay preparation area. 3 4 Consult the Safety Data Sheet for additional information and local regulations for disposal. 5 6 If you have questions about specific applications or procedures, please visit our website at 7 www.3M.com/foodsafety or contact your local 3M representative or distributor. 8 9 LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES / LIMITED REMEDY 10 EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN A LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION OF INDIVIDUAL 11 PRODUCT PACKAGING, 3M DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 12 INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 13 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. If any 3M Food Safety Product is defective, 3M or its 14 authorized distributor will, at its option, replace or refund the purchase price of the product. 15 These are your exclusive remedies. You must promptly notify 3M within sixty days of discovery 16 of any suspected defects in a product and return it to 3M. Please call Customer Service (1-800- 17 328-1671 in the U.S.) or your official 3M Food Safety representative for a Returned Goods 18 Authorization. 21 3M WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, 22 SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 23 TO LOST PROFITS. In no event shall 3M’s liability under any legal theory exceed the purchase 24 price of the product alleged to be defective. 27 Users are responsible for familiarizing themselves with product instructions and information. 28 Visit our website at www.3M.com/foodsafety, or contact your local 3M representative or 29 distributor for more information. 30 When selecting a test method, it is important to recognize that external factors such as sampling 31 methods, testing protocols, sample preparation, handling, and laboratory technique may 32 influence results. 33 AOAC Research Institute Expert Review Panel Use Only 19 20 LIMITATION OF 3M LIABILITY 25 26 USER RESPONSIBILITY

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