2018 - March 12 SPSFAM Meeting Book

Status of SPSFAM First Action 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 )

o Four methods submitted, one method approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP Meeting. o Call for Methods closed.

Cannabis ERP:- •

Quantitation of Cannabinoids in Plant Material ( AOAC SMPR 2017.001 ) o Two methods submitted, no methods approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP meeting. o Call for Methods remains open. • Quantitation of Cannabinoids in Concentrates ( AOAC SMPR 2017.002 )

o One method submitted, no methods approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP meeting. o Call for Methods open.

Heavy Metals ERP:- •

Quantitation of Arsenic Species in Food and Beverages ( AOAC SMPR 2015.006 ) o Five methods submitted, one method approved. 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 Call for Methods closed. Kombucha ERP:- • Determination of Ethanol in Kombucha ( AOAC SMPR 2016.001 )

o Eight methods submitted, two methods approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP Meeting. o Call for Methods closed.

Proanthocyanidins (PAC) ERP:- •

Quantitation of Proanthocyanidin Content in Cranberry Products ( AOAC SMPR 2017.003) o Four methods submitted, no methods approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP meeting. o Call for Methods remains open. • Identification of Type-A Proanthocyanidins in Cranberry Products ( AOAC SMPR 2017.004 )

o Two methods submitted, no methods approved. o Accepting resubmissions from last ERP Meeting. o Call for Methods open.

Watch the AOAC Website for these upcoming Calls for Methods!

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Cannabis in Chocolate

Low Lactose Milk and Milk Products* Pesticide Residues in Cannabis* Veterinary Drug Residues in Food*

Sugars in Animal Feed, Pet Food, and Human Food* Fructans in Animal Feed, Pet Food, and Ingredients*

* Pending SMPR approval