Food Authenticity Program Meeting Book (March 13, 2019)

The Analytical Solutions Forum provides… x Multiple avenues to identify new programs or new deliverables; a continuous stream of scientific ideas and potential funding opportunities to accomplish the work; x A steering committee to integrate, prioritize and provide oversight to prospective and ongoing programs; x Programs are funded on an annual, renewable basis; x Multiple forms of deliverables; ¾ Standard Method Performance Requirements, ¾ Method review for Official Methods, ¾ Sampling plans, validation guidelines, ¾ Harmonization, training/workshop development, proficiency testing; ¾ Consulting service, ¾ Method certification, publication projects, special meetings, x Flexibility to address opportunities not defined or confined by existing stakeholder panels.

AOAC Consensus Standards

Examples: AOAC Standards

Basic Principles

• Transparency • Openness • Balance of Interests • Due Process • Consensus • Appeals

• Performance Requirements • Guidelines

• Sampling Standards •Methods of Analysis • Best Practices • Operational Documents