AOAC-RI ERP Book Micro Jan 19 2017

EXPERT REVIEW PANEL (ERP) FOR MICROBIOLOGY FOR FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Headquarters 2275 Research Blvd, Suite 300 Rockville, Maryland 20850

Thursday, January 19, 2017 8:30AM – 12:00PM (EST) Meeting Room: Boardroom

MEETING AGENDA

Expert Review Panel Co-Chairs: Wendy McMahon, Silliker, Inc. and Michael Brodsky, Brodsky Consultants

I.

Welcome and Introductions Expert Review Panel Co-Chairs

II. Review of AOAC Volunteer Policies & Expert Review Panel Process Overview and Guidelines Deborah McKenzie, Senior Director, Standards Development and Method Approval Processes, AOAC INTERNATIONAL and AOAC Research Institute

III.

Review of Methods For each method the assigned ERP members will present a review of the proposed collaborative study manuscript, after which the ERP will discuss the method and render a decision on the status for each method. 1) OMAMAN-35: Evaluation of the 3M ™ Molecular Detection Assay(MDA) 2 - E. coli (including H7) for the Detection of E. coli O157:H7 Species in Selected Foods: Collaborative Study Co-Study Directors: Lisa Monteroso, 3M Food Safety, 3M Center, Building 260-06B-01, St. Paul, MN 55144 and Leslie Thompson, Vanguard Sciences, 224 N. Derby Lane, North Sioux City, SD 57049 2) OMAMAN-36: Evaluation of the mericon® E. coli O157 Screen Plus and mericon E. coli STEC O- Type Pathogen Detection Assays in Select Foods: Collaborative Study Co-Study Directors: Marcia Armstrong, QIAGEN, 19300 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874 and Patrick Bird, Q Laboratories, 1400 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214

IV. Discuss Final Action Requirements for First Action Official Methods (if applicable)

ERP will discuss, review and track First Action methods for 2 years after adoption, review any additional information (i.e., additional collaborative study data, proficiency testing, and other feedback) and make recommendations to the Official Methods Board regarding Final Action status.

V.

Adjournment

*Agenda is subject to change. V1

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