AOAC STANDARDS & METHODS ORIENTATION E-BOOK

9/10/2019

ERPs and AOAC Official Methods

• ERPs review methods for First Action Official Methods status • ERPs adopt methods as First Action Official Methods status • ERPs track First Action methods for 2 years after adoption – ERP reviews any additional information (collaborative study,  proficiency testing, other feedback), makes recommendation to the  Official Methods Board regarding Final Action status.

How it Works: The Details Official First Action Status Decision

• Method adopted by ERP must perform adequately against  the SMPR set forth by the stakeholders 

• Method becomes Official First Action on date when ERP  decision is made.

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